[HPforGrownups] Ron WAS: Re: DH reread CH 4-5

[k12listmomma]

No: HPFGUIDX 186364

> sartoris22:
>
> I totally get what you're saying here, but Ron's saving grace is that he 
> argues with Hermione, which is one reason, I think, Hermione likes him. In 
> OOTP Harry comments on their constant arguing, almost equivalent to our 
> "get a room." While Ron hiding his driving failure from Hermione is 
> problematic, I don't think he's really like Arthur, who never challenges 
> Molly.

Shelley:
I disagree with the idea that Arthur never challenges Molly. Several 
instances come to my mind- after the Snake bite, Arthur gets stitches. He 
knows Molly wouldn't like the idea of a "Muggle" cure, but frankly, he's 
open to that idea and won't let Molly's lack of understanding of what it is 
prevent him from seeking that as a treatment option. He's not so afraid of 
her that it stops him from facing that challenge that he knows will come 
from her mouth. There are several other instances in the books where he says 
something to the effect of "Molly won't like this, but I will deal with 
her". No, he's strong enough to stand his ground when it's necessary.