Now Rowling's control - It's All True

[Steve]

No: HPFGUIDX 180466

--- , OctobersChild48 at ... wrote:

> Sandy:
> I have been unable to find a record or  transcript of the 
> live chat, but it was then that she changed Ron to working 
> at the shop.
>  
> Sandy

bboyminn:

I think there is an element of context here that you are
ignoring. Regarding Ron and his job, in the right context
BOTH can be true. I mean, you've never heard of anyone having
a second part-time job? Ron probably went to work as an Auror
just like Harry. In fact, I think JKR said virtually everyone
who was instrumental in fighting Voldemort, continued to 
work as Aurors until the job was done and the last DE was 
rounded up. 

Neville is the Herbology teacher at Hogwarts, he wife runs
the Leaky Cauldron, and JKR also said Neville likely worked
as an Auror after the final battle. So which is it, teacher,
Innkeeper, or Auror; well the answer is all three at
varying degrees at varying times.

The same with Ron, immediately after the battle, Ron would
have wanted to continue working to round up the last of
the Dark Wizards and to make sure they were all brought to 
justice. Once that job was done and the work load eased up,
he might have gone to help George at night or on the
weekends. Eventually, he might have quit being a Auror to
assist George full time. I'm sure there was more money in
George's shop than there was in being a civil servant. 

So, it is entirely possible that all versions are true.

Just a thought.

Steve/bboyminn