[HPforGrownups] Re: JKR's live chat -- excerpts

[Bart Lidofsky]

No: HPFGUIDX 173806

From: Milz <absinthe at mad.scientist.com>
>I don't see how that is contradictory...Ron has a job with the 
>Ministry. That probably won't preclude him from owning shares in 
>George's business or even helping out with the business on weekends 
>or vacations. Heaven knows I've helped friends and family members 
>with their businesses in my spare time....

Or, how about this. Neither Harry nor Ron have full-time jobs at the Ministry; they are consultants. Finally, after years of giving advice, they are given administrative positions, so as to better implement their suggestions. 

And, with Harry now one of the more wealthy people in the WW (combining the Black and Potter monies), who better to bankroll George & Ron's business as a silent partner (well, George will listen to every suggestion Harry makes with his prosthetic ear). 

Hmmmmm... Actually George should make a custom Extendable Ear, permanently grafted to his head. "Mad Ear" Weasley. Sounds good.

Bart