I can relate to Ron in so many ways in terms of being insecure and lazy when I was much younger and it is hard work to come out of your insecurities and become a person who can beleive in himself. Eventually he did in the end. You’re right, Ron had a choice and he chose to stick with Harry through it all.

I love how you concentrated on Ron’s intellgence. On the Ron thread I use to frequent on HPANA, we’d discuss these things. People in society value “book smarts.” As someone who works with children, I think about multiple intelligences. And I would always consider such thinks when thinking about Ron.

Ron and insecurity. I relate to that as well. I’ve always felt a deep connection with Ron in Goblet of Fire. I WAS Ron in Goblet of Fire. There’s this song on the Fighting Temptations soundtrack (directed by Johnathan Lynn) and the lyrics go “I’m not perfect, yes I do wrong. I’m trying my best but, it ain’t good enough. Shunned by the world, when I don’t success. I know I ain’t good enough, but he still loves me…” I listened to that song all of the time around the time of the GoF movie and would relate it to Ron and myself at the time. And I felt like I was Ron at work and this co-worker of mine was like Harry. I just KNEW that by the end of the series, Ron HAD to make it, cause if he did, I was going to as well.

I love the discussion of choice. Ron and Hermione didn’t HAVE to help Harry. Dumbledore permitted Harry to confide in Ron and Hermione over the Order for his ultimate task. Dumbledore understood their loyality.

I relate to Ron getting so overwhelmed by the events that led to him leaving. Recently, I was tried with the biggest test that I will ever probably be tested with in my life. I know what it’s like to have frustration distort who you really are. The fact that Harry loved Ron so much that he didn’t have to verbally apologize. I’ve always noticed that the move insincere the apology, the more elaborate. When you wrong someone in the business, you have to issue a written apology. When you wrong a friend, you never quite say I’m sorry, you just sort of start talking again.

*I’m glad that I wrote thing, because I apologized for whatever wrong (unintentionally) I’ve done, but I could not get a verbal ok. I know I would have been forgiven, but it’s something about not being able to hear it. But, if I apply this belief, as close as we were, all would have definitely be forgiven. (That’s love!!!)

I love Harry Potter!!!!

I love the moon reference, because at night, the sun is totally gone, but in the day the moon is ALWAYS
there. It’s still there, you can still see it.

I hope this doesn’t sound like a complete ramble, cause I was literally writing what was occuring in my mind, so I’m sure it became a bit off topic (the forgiveness thoughts.)

I love reading people’s thoughts on Ron. Sure, he’s a ficticious character, but I’m sure for many folks who have read Harry Potter and have seen the movies really feel that he’s the everyman who they root for.

AJ

I really like the way you pointed out Ron’s selflessness. The fact that yes sometimes he frustrated about being second fiddle in some many aspects of his life but each time he just moves past it and comes out stronger and I think the first person to really notice and appreciate Ron for who he really is was Harry. You touched on a ll of that and reminded us why we all love Ron as much as we do. I am sure great things can be said about other characters in the book but I don’t think any of them have the heart and passion that Ron has. So thanks for breaking it down and it’s great that Ron kept you on the positive track of life.

I liked how you made the connection to your personal life and how Ron influenced you. That moved me a lot, thanks for sharing.

Ron the Moon. The light-giver that will not burn you. How beautiful. (Although, I hope you don’t mind, I would argue that Ron is the Sun in Harry’s and Hermione’s lives )

Great work, Amulya, Ron’s Biggest Wheezy.

@Nikks – Thanks ra.. Look whos talking about being talented. I can never measure up to you sweetheart. Anyways, There are still tons of things I can’t do – for example: Drive a car like you do. Love you too babes.

Just read your essay and am proud of you!You are sooo talented – is there anything you can’t do?

Keep it up !

Love,
Nikks