The Weasley's lack of wealth

[lmscallon]

No: HPFGUIDX 177924

This is my first post to this list, however I have been subscribed to 
this list for some time (trying had to keep up with the very 
informative posts!).  I hope I don't ask something that has been talked 
to death, or is just plain stupid... but here goes.

I have been wondering if there could be a deeper reason for making the 
Weasley family poor.  My first thought is it was simply a way to 
separate them from the rest of the elitist pure bloods.  However, it 
was also written that the fact Harry had money and Ron didn't was a 
source of conflict or jealously.  It just seemed to me (after rereading 
COS, POA and especially GOF) that it is mentioned alot to maybe be an 
important point.

Am I missing a deeper meaning, or am I overanalyzing  :)


Lorelei