Chapter Discussion: Goblet of Fire Ch. 8: The Quidditch World Cup

[Geoff]

No: HPFGUIDX 191791



--- In HPforGrownups at yahoogroups.com, "willsonteam" <willsonkmom at ...> wrote:

Liz:
> > The Weasleys are an old pure blood family, yes, but they strike me very much 
> > as commoners. I do not think they want to be served and would probably feel 
> > uncomfortable with a creature like a House-elf. 

Potioncat:
> Whether it was just JKR's style of writing, or whether the Weasleys keep to themselves, Ron doesn't seem to know many other kids or families. And, as others have said, House-elves stay out of sight. 

Geoff:
Well, with a family of seven and some fairly close in age, I suspect that the Weasleys
make their own entertainment, it's not so surprising. Also, since Ottery St. Catchpole
seems to be a bit out in the  Wizarding World sticks with maybe only the Lovegoods
close, the opportunities to mix are probably limited.