The Weasley's lack of wealth

[Tiffany B. Clark]

No: HPFGUIDX 177931

Lorelei:
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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  :)



Tiffany:

Though not exactly poor, the Weasleys are more middle class than the
Blacks, Malfoys, & Potters are.  Both of the Weasley parents earn a
good salary for their positions, but aren't exactly wealthy.  I think
they are a great counteracting force to a sense that the students at
Hogwarts are from the upper classes of society because some of the
students acted spoiled rich kids in the earlier novels.

I've always admired the work ethic & leadership qualities the Weasley
twins have.  In GoF in particular, they really were showing off their
good sides very well.  I think the fact that their parents have had
other students at Hogwarts is a good example of the fact that the
Weasley's are living comfortably, but not rolling in the dough.