Prefect Ron (was DD on the Dursleys).

[Jennifer Carlson]

No: HPFGUIDX 151170

--- In HPforGrownups at yahoogroups.com, OctobersChild48 at ... wrote:

> In fact, IMO, Ron WAS inadequate as Prefect material and as a 
Prefect. I was totally 
> incredulous when Ron received his notice that he was made Prefect. 
It didn't 
> surprise me at all that Hermione was made a Prefect because she was 
so right for 
> it. 

Jen:
 I fully agree with you...I was shocked when Ron made Prefect.  He 
has never exhibited any signs of being a strong leader, nor is he an 
exceptional student.  The only reasoning I have been able to come up 
with is *perhaps* Dumbledore realized how Ron felt always in Harry's 
shadow, and since he (DD) couldn't make Harry prefect, that he could 
at least try and give Ron something to set him apart?

OctobersChild48:
 I, of course, expected Harry to be made a Prefect, 
and Dumbledore's 
> speech at least explained why he wasn't, not that I agree with his 
decision

Jen:
  I agree with DD's decision...it made perfect sense to me NOT to 
put Harry anymore in the spotlight than he already was.  Can you 
elaborate on why you disagree with DD's decision not to make Harry 
prefect?

Blessings,
Jen