Ron has what is colloquially referred to as “middle child
syndrome.” I’m not an expert but this is how I see it.
The middle-child often feels left out or forgotten, passed over
for the needs and antics of the older/younger siblings. This
prompts a need for attention and superiority in the middle-
child.
He has a competitive nature and uses this as a method of gaining
attention he feels has been stolen from him by either older or
younger siblings. Many middle-children act out in an attempt to
gain back this attention. Some fall into the wrong patterns of
behaviour, others strive to excel at something either particular
to them, or a sport or subject one of the other siblings are good
at and “beat” them at their own game, so to speak.
syndrome.” I’m not an expert but this is how I see it.
The middle-child often feels left out or forgotten, passed over
for the needs and antics of the older/younger siblings. This
prompts a need for attention and superiority in the middle-
child.
He has a competitive nature and uses this as a method of gaining
attention he feels has been stolen from him by either older or
younger siblings. Many middle-children act out in an attempt to
gain back this attention. Some fall into the wrong patterns of
behaviour, others strive to excel at something either particular
to them, or a sport or subject one of the other siblings are good
at and “beat” them at their own game, so to speak.
I’ve tried to be very analytical and professional with all of the
character arcs, but allow me a moment to vent and break form.
My view of Ron is hardly complimentary, but then I think his
actions don’t speak very well for him and thus validate my
opinion. Therefore I’ve composed the following dissertation, and
then I will support it with a book-by-book breakdown.
character arcs, but allow me a moment to vent and break form.
My view of Ron is hardly complimentary, but then I think his
actions don’t speak very well for him and thus validate my
opinion. Therefore I’ve composed the following dissertation, and
then I will support it with a book-by-book breakdown.
| Warning: |
Do NOT Read if you are a Ron supporter or general fan
of Ron.
of Ron.
Actually, you know what, toughen up. If you can handle reading
the books, reading facts...then you can handle this.
the books, reading facts...then you can handle this.
| Ronald Weasley is a bum and why I think so… |
| By Rilian Holden |
Ron is a bum...’nuff said.
He’s an egotistical little git, with nothing to show for it.
Because if you’re going to think the whole world revolves around
you, you better be something worthy of planetary revolutions. But
what is Ron? A bum.
He’s not exceptionally smart or adept at magic. He doesn’t have
any special skills except if you count being really good at
chess. And for someone who is very observant on the chessboard he
can’t seem to remember how to dress himself off of it. (Okay, so
he might know how to dress himself, but he can’t do much else of
any use.)
He’s an egotistical little git, with nothing to show for it.
Because if you’re going to think the whole world revolves around
you, you better be something worthy of planetary revolutions. But
what is Ron? A bum.
He’s not exceptionally smart or adept at magic. He doesn’t have
any special skills except if you count being really good at
chess. And for someone who is very observant on the chessboard he
can’t seem to remember how to dress himself off of it. (Okay, so
he might know how to dress himself, but he can’t do much else of
any use.)
At chess, he can read people’s moves and figure out where they
mean to go and move ahead of them. (Rest assured, I fully realize
and appreciate the skill, concentration, foresight and strategic
mindset that goes into playing and excelling at a game like
chess. In fact, it is a skill I envy, so I’m not making light of
it.)
In real life, though, the boy’s as bright as a banana. He never
knows what anyone is feeling or thinking, I don’t think he knows
what he’s thinking half the time.
mean to go and move ahead of them. (Rest assured, I fully realize
and appreciate the skill, concentration, foresight and strategic
mindset that goes into playing and excelling at a game like
chess. In fact, it is a skill I envy, so I’m not making light of
it.)
In real life, though, the boy’s as bright as a banana. He never
knows what anyone is feeling or thinking, I don’t think he knows
what he’s thinking half the time.
You have to be observant and sensitive and intelligent to play
chess...it’s intuitive. In real life, he seems anything but.
There have been countless times Ron hasn’t picked up on the
thread of conversation or the subtext or even an outright threat
that Harry and Hermione realize right away.
For instance, the incident in 5th year on the train to Hogwarts
when Malfoy mentions “dogging” their steps, Hermione and Harry
share a look, Ron is oblivious.
chess...it’s intuitive. In real life, he seems anything but.
There have been countless times Ron hasn’t picked up on the
thread of conversation or the subtext or even an outright threat
that Harry and Hermione realize right away.
For instance, the incident in 5th year on the train to Hogwarts
when Malfoy mentions “dogging” their steps, Hermione and Harry
share a look, Ron is oblivious.
- “Well, just watch yourself, Potter, because
line.”
- “Get out!” said Hermione, standing up.
Sniggering, Malfoy gave Harry a last
in his wake. Hermione slammed the compartment door
behind them and turned to look at Harry, who knew at
once that she, like him, had registered what Malfoy had
said and been just as unnerved by it.
- “Chuck us another Frog,” said Ron, who had
| Order of the Phoenix Chapter 10 |
That is just one example of Ron’s obtuseness. But maybe he’s like
Luna...outwardly she seems dotty but you know since she’s in
Ravenclaw she must be very intelligent.
I can’t believe that someone who would be good at strategically
moving armies around a battlefield could be so horrible at
reading other people. Lots of people are bad at relationships,
but that’s usually because they can’t see past themselves and
their own needs and wants to even try to figure out what the
other person thinks. They have a 'I’m so used to getting my own
way all the time, just do what I say and don’t ask questions and
I’ll love you forever' mentality.
But Ron isn’t used to getting what he wants. Actually, if
anything, Ron is used to getting stomped on. First, by his
stellar older brothers, the first three of which were all top of
the class, Head Boys, a Quidditch star and Prefects. The second
two are forces of nature that no one can ignore. And then, to top
it all, the last boy gets trumped by the only girl...the
princess. Ronnie can’t catch a break.
Then he finally gets to go to Hogwarts and befriends the most
famous wizard in eons and a girl who turns out to be the
smartest, fiercest student since creation. At first, being
coupled with either of them gets him attention...attention he’s
not used to, but secretly always wanted.
Then, as they grow, their shadows become too long and dark for
poor Ron to deal with any longer. It seems no matter what Ronnie
does it’s not good enough, not to stand out amongst such
illustrious company.
No one sees Ron for Ron, they see the boy closest to the Boy Who
Lived. They see best friend, third member of the greatest team
in history. They see the sixth son of the overpopulated Weasley
clan.
Yet, I do not see him trying to be an individual. Trying to stand
out from the crowd. He seems content to ride everyone’s
coattails. {Caspian adds: Yes! That is why he’s so happy to say
“I am friends with Harry Potter” in the beginning. He wants to be
famous for someone else’s fame.}
He doesn’t step up to shoulder the burden with Harry, doesn’t try
to step in when the heat is on...no, then Harry can have the
spotlight, but he gets mad when he thinks Harry is getting
something he’s not. He lets Hermione do his homework and, in
fact, is only ever nice to her when she does or when he’s trying
to convince her to help him.
Oh, poor sad little Ronniekins and maybe I’d think so and feel
bad for him if he tried so hard and was successful and then
didn’t get recognized.
He didn’t deserve to be made prefect, but he got that anyway...
riding Harry and Hermione’s coattails. He tried Quidditch in 5th
year and stunk, the one game he did well in, he was carried off
the field to songs of praise.
IF he had won the game and then everyone turned around and said,
“Hey, Harry, great game!”...then, okay, let’s all feel bad for
Ron. Or if he was the smartest kid in class and serious about the
rules and making sure everyone else was taken care of and where
they were supposed to be for four years and then Dumbledore
turned around and gave the Prefect badge to Harry or to Neville...
then feel bad for Ron. But as it is, he’s gotten everything he’s
ever wanted, with minimal effort.
He’s a bum cause he doesn’t do anything for himself just reaps
the benefits from having friends in high places, so to speak.
He’s also a bum because of the way he treats people.
Let’s forget for the moment about the absolutely horrid behaviour
towards and treatment of Hermione. Let’s focus on Ron the friend
who’s always there for you...
Luna...outwardly she seems dotty but you know since she’s in
Ravenclaw she must be very intelligent.
I can’t believe that someone who would be good at strategically
moving armies around a battlefield could be so horrible at
reading other people. Lots of people are bad at relationships,
but that’s usually because they can’t see past themselves and
their own needs and wants to even try to figure out what the
other person thinks. They have a 'I’m so used to getting my own
way all the time, just do what I say and don’t ask questions and
I’ll love you forever' mentality.
But Ron isn’t used to getting what he wants. Actually, if
anything, Ron is used to getting stomped on. First, by his
stellar older brothers, the first three of which were all top of
the class, Head Boys, a Quidditch star and Prefects. The second
two are forces of nature that no one can ignore. And then, to top
it all, the last boy gets trumped by the only girl...the
princess. Ronnie can’t catch a break.
Then he finally gets to go to Hogwarts and befriends the most
famous wizard in eons and a girl who turns out to be the
smartest, fiercest student since creation. At first, being
coupled with either of them gets him attention...attention he’s
not used to, but secretly always wanted.
Then, as they grow, their shadows become too long and dark for
poor Ron to deal with any longer. It seems no matter what Ronnie
does it’s not good enough, not to stand out amongst such
illustrious company.
No one sees Ron for Ron, they see the boy closest to the Boy Who
Lived. They see best friend, third member of the greatest team
in history. They see the sixth son of the overpopulated Weasley
clan.
Yet, I do not see him trying to be an individual. Trying to stand
out from the crowd. He seems content to ride everyone’s
coattails. {Caspian adds: Yes! That is why he’s so happy to say
“I am friends with Harry Potter” in the beginning. He wants to be
famous for someone else’s fame.}
He doesn’t step up to shoulder the burden with Harry, doesn’t try
to step in when the heat is on...no, then Harry can have the
spotlight, but he gets mad when he thinks Harry is getting
something he’s not. He lets Hermione do his homework and, in
fact, is only ever nice to her when she does or when he’s trying
to convince her to help him.
Oh, poor sad little Ronniekins and maybe I’d think so and feel
bad for him if he tried so hard and was successful and then
didn’t get recognized.
He didn’t deserve to be made prefect, but he got that anyway...
riding Harry and Hermione’s coattails. He tried Quidditch in 5th
year and stunk, the one game he did well in, he was carried off
the field to songs of praise.
IF he had won the game and then everyone turned around and said,
“Hey, Harry, great game!”...then, okay, let’s all feel bad for
Ron. Or if he was the smartest kid in class and serious about the
rules and making sure everyone else was taken care of and where
they were supposed to be for four years and then Dumbledore
turned around and gave the Prefect badge to Harry or to Neville...
then feel bad for Ron. But as it is, he’s gotten everything he’s
ever wanted, with minimal effort.
He’s a bum cause he doesn’t do anything for himself just reaps
the benefits from having friends in high places, so to speak.
He’s also a bum because of the way he treats people.
Let’s forget for the moment about the absolutely horrid behaviour
towards and treatment of Hermione. Let’s focus on Ron the friend
who’s always there for you...
- Year 1: He makes her cry and hide in the bathroom
whereshe gets attacked and almost killed by a mountain
troll.
- Year 2: He laughs at her misfortune when she
accidentally turns herself into a cat.
- Year 3: They fight all throughout third year to the
point where Hermione escapes to Hagrid’s hut and cries
on his shoulder.
- Year 4: They fight when he fights with Harry because
- he's jealous Harry’s getting the limelight...it isn’t
until he’s almost killed that Ron comes around.
- He ruins what should have been a great night for her by
attacking her friendship with Harry and calling her a
traitor. He calls her loyalty into question and hurts
her cruelly because he’s jealous she got to spend time
with the famous Victor Krum. She got something he
didn’t (and arguably something he’d appreciate more
from a fan point of view).
- And maybe on some level he wants to put them on an
equal playing field – if you were to compare who was
the better friend to Harry he’s taken a hit because of
his tantrum at the start of this year. If her loyalty
were called into question they’d be at the same level.
As it stands now, she’s ahead...and he can’t stand that.
- Year 5: At first, they are banded together because
Harry keeps attacking them, but soon even that breaks
down, as neither one really understands the other.
- He still teases her about Krum, which very is clear
over, but it annoys her, which is pleases him.
- When she looks to him for support (about the DA and
about Harry’s dream at the end) he doesn’t give it.
- They fight so much and so often that Harry snaps at
them for the first time in the book series...which
startles the both of them into stopping.
- The only time they’re not fighting is when they’re
talking about what to do for or about Harry. He is the
only common factor they share, the only thing holding
them together as friends and the only reason they ever
became friends.
- And don’t even get me started on year 6....He acted as
if he didn't have any friends, he all but ignored Harry
and with Hermione...Well, if I'm to believe that he's
supposedly madly in love with her, someone is going to
have to explain to me how sucking the lips off one girl
in front of the girl you've been infatuated with for at
least three years is supposed to make any sense or get
either girl to respect or even tolerate you. Cause I'm
lost to that one.
(thank you wikipedia.org)
Ron is nervous, his first time on the train, worried he won’t
live up to his name. He is the last of 6 sons, so therefore was
bullied by his older brothers, he is used to fighting (arguing
and roughhousing) because of that; he has a “bilious” personality
or a “Weasley temper”.
live up to his name. He is the last of 6 sons, so therefore was
bullied by his older brothers, he is used to fighting (arguing
and roughhousing) because of that; he has a “bilious” personality
or a “Weasley temper”.
"I’m the sixth in our family to go to Hogwarts. You
could say I got a lot to live up to. Bill and Charlie
have already left – Bill was head boy and Charlie was
captain of Quidditch. Now Percy’s a prefect. Fred and
George mess around a lot, but they still get really good
marks and everyone thinks they’re really funny. Everyone
expects me to do as well as the others, but if I do,
it’s no big deal, because they did it first."
could say I got a lot to live up to. Bill and Charlie
have already left – Bill was head boy and Charlie was
captain of Quidditch. Now Percy’s a prefect. Fred and
George mess around a lot, but they still get really good
marks and everyone thinks they’re really funny. Everyone
expects me to do as well as the others, but if I do,
it’s no big deal, because they did it first."
| Philosopher's Stone Chapter 6 |
Already we can see he is self-conscious about being “poor.” All
of his things are hand-me-downs, but then so are Harry’s – the
boys instantly bond. It’s a good thing Harry wasn’t dressed well
or else Ron may not have befriended him.
And at this stage of their relationship, Ron has the seat of
power – knowing about the magical world Harry is just coming into.
Where there is an instant bond and connection between Harry and
Ron because of their similar positions, there is an instant
rivalry and contention between Ron and Hermione.
He almost immediately doesn’t like her, from her first entrance
into the train compartment. He’s embarrassed because she can do
magic straight off and he can’t – in front of Harry! Shown up by
a muggleborn girl in front of the Boy Who Lived.
of his things are hand-me-downs, but then so are Harry’s – the
boys instantly bond. It’s a good thing Harry wasn’t dressed well
or else Ron may not have befriended him.
And at this stage of their relationship, Ron has the seat of
power – knowing about the magical world Harry is just coming into.
Where there is an instant bond and connection between Harry and
Ron because of their similar positions, there is an instant
rivalry and contention between Ron and Hermione.
He almost immediately doesn’t like her, from her first entrance
into the train compartment. He’s embarrassed because she can do
magic straight off and he can’t – in front of Harry! Shown up by
a muggleborn girl in front of the Boy Who Lived.
He’s kind and considerate of Harry, but not of
Hermione at all. She’s better than he is at
school, knows more about Harry then even Harry
does (i.e. she knew James played Quidditch).
At every turn, she shows him up, like with the
feather in Flitwick’s class. He calls her a
nightmare and she goes off crying, he doesn’t ever
apologize nor does he seem inclined to go after
her. He only follows Harry.
He is almost never mindful of her or her feelings,
just of what she can do for him, namely homework.
Hermione at all. She’s better than he is at
school, knows more about Harry then even Harry
does (i.e. she knew James played Quidditch).
At every turn, she shows him up, like with the
feather in Flitwick’s class. He calls her a
nightmare and she goes off crying, he doesn’t ever
apologize nor does he seem inclined to go after
her. He only follows Harry.
He is almost never mindful of her or her feelings,
just of what she can do for him, namely homework.
He goes down to help Hagrid with Norbert the dragon on his own,
he knew what it was right away because of Charlie. He even tries
to discourage Harry from sneaking out to fight Malfoy. A voice of
reason then...not anymore.
His skill at chess gets Harry through to the next trial. It’s
actually Ron who realizes others may have to be sacrificed in
order for Harry to make it through to the end, but that’s the
only thing that matters.
He’s completely willing to sacrifice himself on the chessboard
for Harry.
It’s their shared skills that save the day. We really see them as
equal members of a team. Each with different strengths, working
as a cohesive unit to be better than the individual parts.
he knew what it was right away because of Charlie. He even tries
to discourage Harry from sneaking out to fight Malfoy. A voice of
reason then...not anymore.
His skill at chess gets Harry through to the next trial. It’s
actually Ron who realizes others may have to be sacrificed in
order for Harry to make it through to the end, but that’s the
only thing that matters.
He’s completely willing to sacrifice himself on the chessboard
for Harry.
It’s their shared skills that save the day. We really see them as
equal members of a team. Each with different strengths, working
as a cohesive unit to be better than the individual parts.
Ron stands up to defend his friends if someone, namely
Malfoy, is making fun of them. He’s the first to enter
the fray so to speak, but do you want a friend like
that...a friend to stick up for you sure, but
certainly one smart enough to avoid at least one fight
instead of provoking them all the time.
And this is even suspect to me because the Weasley’s
and the Malfoy’s clearly do not get along. So is he
really standing up for his friends or is he just
carrying on the family legacy?
Malfoy, is making fun of them. He’s the first to enter
the fray so to speak, but do you want a friend like
that...a friend to stick up for you sure, but
certainly one smart enough to avoid at least one fight
instead of provoking them all the time.
And this is even suspect to me because the Weasley’s
and the Malfoy’s clearly do not get along. So is he
really standing up for his friends or is he just
carrying on the family legacy?
Ron lets Neville get picked on throughout the books; it’s only
Hermione who takes the time to help him in class. Occasionally,
Ron will yell at Malfoy for Nev (but usually is just following
Harry’s lead), but his words of advice for Neville were to grow a
spine and learn to stick up for himself. However, Ronnie doesn’t
like it when Neville stands up to him at the end of Philosopher’s
Stone.
Ron is the typical older brother to Ginny...they just about
always lock horns over almost every issue, especially his over-
protectiveness. He’s very protective of her and doesn’t want her
around stupid boys...he immediately dislikes Michael Corner in
Book 5 (though he had no problem with the boy before he found out
they were dating) with a passion that he usually reserves solely
for his hatred of Malfoy (actually sounds a lot like his reaction
to Hermione going to the Yule Ball with Krum now that I think
about it). For all his over-protectiveness, he is hardly ever
supportive of her or her abilities, nor does he show her the
ropes around school.
Ron treats Luna like she’s a ticking time bomb. He’s...wary
around her to say the least, at least when they first meet. He
really thinks she’s crazy. Even though she’s giving him undivided
attention, noticing him for whom he is not because of whom he’s
friends with...and he looks at her like she has twelve heads. He’
s not all the nice to her, doesn’t stick up for her like he does
for the others. He’s only really nice to her midway through book
6 when he pays her one compliment and she thinks
he’s making fun of her. So you can see by her reaction that she’s
not used to receiving nice comments.
He treats Harry alternately like the boy prince who can do no
wrong worthy of allegiance, friendship and blind support. Then
like he, himself, is the prince and his young servant boy, Harry,
is stealing away his attention with his amazing singing voice:
petulant and jealous.
Hagrid...herein lies the rub...for all of them really. The major
betrayal in book 6 or at least the best illustration of it.
Hagrid has done absolutely nothing to deserve anything less than
friendship and admiration.
He’s a good half-giant and a good, loyal friend. In the past,
all three of them have come to his aid and defense. They tell off
Malfoy and the other Slytherins. Ron even jumps down Luna’s
throat when she says the other Ravenclaws don’t think he’s a good
teacher.
They try to make him look good in class, Hermione tries to give
him a teaching plan in 5th year, they help him with Buckbeak’s
case...not because they all love the animal they just met, but
because they know how much he means to Hagrid. Just like they
helped with Norbert. Ron even went down on his own to help Hagrid
with the baby dragon, risking burns and detention.
Then, in book 6, when Hagrid needs a friend, specifically asks
for them...no one’s around. Disgusting.
Last but not least, we come to Hermione. Ron’s treatment of
Hermione is downright vicious and even abusive at times, she can
dish it out pretty well herself, but friendship (and supposedly
something more) isn’t supposed to end with either party in
tears...which is more often than not the case here. Since day
one, Ron has never understood her and almost immediately didn’t
like her when she showed him up with the spell to fix Harry’s
glasses.
Hermione who takes the time to help him in class. Occasionally,
Ron will yell at Malfoy for Nev (but usually is just following
Harry’s lead), but his words of advice for Neville were to grow a
spine and learn to stick up for himself. However, Ronnie doesn’t
like it when Neville stands up to him at the end of Philosopher’s
Stone.
Ron is the typical older brother to Ginny...they just about
always lock horns over almost every issue, especially his over-
protectiveness. He’s very protective of her and doesn’t want her
around stupid boys...he immediately dislikes Michael Corner in
Book 5 (though he had no problem with the boy before he found out
they were dating) with a passion that he usually reserves solely
for his hatred of Malfoy (actually sounds a lot like his reaction
to Hermione going to the Yule Ball with Krum now that I think
about it). For all his over-protectiveness, he is hardly ever
supportive of her or her abilities, nor does he show her the
ropes around school.
Ron treats Luna like she’s a ticking time bomb. He’s...wary
around her to say the least, at least when they first meet. He
really thinks she’s crazy. Even though she’s giving him undivided
attention, noticing him for whom he is not because of whom he’s
friends with...and he looks at her like she has twelve heads. He’
s not all the nice to her, doesn’t stick up for her like he does
for the others. He’s only really nice to her midway through book
6 when he pays her one compliment and she thinks
he’s making fun of her. So you can see by her reaction that she’s
not used to receiving nice comments.
He treats Harry alternately like the boy prince who can do no
wrong worthy of allegiance, friendship and blind support. Then
like he, himself, is the prince and his young servant boy, Harry,
is stealing away his attention with his amazing singing voice:
petulant and jealous.
Hagrid...herein lies the rub...for all of them really. The major
betrayal in book 6 or at least the best illustration of it.
Hagrid has done absolutely nothing to deserve anything less than
friendship and admiration.
He’s a good half-giant and a good, loyal friend. In the past,
all three of them have come to his aid and defense. They tell off
Malfoy and the other Slytherins. Ron even jumps down Luna’s
throat when she says the other Ravenclaws don’t think he’s a good
teacher.
They try to make him look good in class, Hermione tries to give
him a teaching plan in 5th year, they help him with Buckbeak’s
case...not because they all love the animal they just met, but
because they know how much he means to Hagrid. Just like they
helped with Norbert. Ron even went down on his own to help Hagrid
with the baby dragon, risking burns and detention.
Then, in book 6, when Hagrid needs a friend, specifically asks
for them...no one’s around. Disgusting.
Last but not least, we come to Hermione. Ron’s treatment of
Hermione is downright vicious and even abusive at times, she can
dish it out pretty well herself, but friendship (and supposedly
something more) isn’t supposed to end with either party in
tears...which is more often than not the case here. Since day
one, Ron has never understood her and almost immediately didn’t
like her when she showed him up with the spell to fix Harry’s
glasses.
Let's take a closer look at their interactions:
| The Weasley Curve |
That definition sounds eerily familiar to
me...I think it might remind me of the
Ronald, but I can’t imagine why that would
be...perhaps I’ll need an explanation etched
into the side of an anvil so it can be
dropped on my head.
He has been eclipsed and, for the most part,
ignored by his family and by the greater
wizarding society. Even Hermione pays more
attention to Harry’s well-being than to his.
He has a competitive relationship with
Hermione. They compete for Harry’s attention
and affection, I’m not sure how much of it is
on Hermione’s side, but at least in Ron’s
mind there is a rivalry for the role of
Harry’s BFF.
me...I think it might remind me of the
Ronald, but I can’t imagine why that would
be...perhaps I’ll need an explanation etched
into the side of an anvil so it can be
dropped on my head.
He has been eclipsed and, for the most part,
ignored by his family and by the greater
wizarding society. Even Hermione pays more
attention to Harry’s well-being than to his.
He has a competitive relationship with
Hermione. They compete for Harry’s attention
and affection, I’m not sure how much of it is
on Hermione’s side, but at least in Ron’s
mind there is a rivalry for the role of
Harry’s BFF.
| Philosopher's Stone |
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