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If Rowling really wanted to denigrate Ron, why did she make it clear that he matters more to Harry than Hermione does? And he's not dumb--Harry, in OOTP: "I'm better at Quidditch, but not at anything else."

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I don't hold Ron to any standard. I'm just clarifying the definition of "loyal".

I say he's a kind of lifeless character who is mainly there to make Harry look less stupid (he and Harry cheat off Hermione, and he got the worst grades of the three of them). But others claim that Ron's role is loyal friend despite the fact that he leaves Harry flat at two of the most important times of his life.

I agree that Ron's behavior is realistic and forgivable, and it makes him more interesting. But you can't look at the times he abandoned Harry and claim that his primary trait is loyalty. The best you can say about Ron is that Harry likes him and that's enough.

And I'll refer you to Harry's own views on excusing 17-year-olds for being immature regarding his father's behavior and Dumbledore's relationship with Grindelwald.

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I'm with Zarban on this. In terms of loyalty, I'd postulate that Neville was much more loyal than Ron.

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Let me be clear:

I like Ron just fine, but the books and movies would be better if he was more capable and had more to contribute.

I like Hermione just fine, but the books and movies would be better if Harry did more of the spellcasting (and she wasn't so much of a scold).

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"The Doctor is Submarining through our brains." --Teague

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not long to go now...

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OK, it looks like I'm going to be able to watch this at least part way. What's the exact schedule?

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Nope, that should do it. First I've seen that link, but then I haven't gone through this entire thread smile

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I want to high five who ever made that graphic. That's such a cool way to display that info.

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Absolutely!

You guys are insane...

God loves you!

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That would be me.

Thanks man.  smile

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AE shape layers per chance?

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Negative.

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Tone shift throughout the franchise...

Harry Potter 1: Scooby Doo
Harry Potter 2: Goonies
Harry Potter 3: Twilight
Harry Potter 4: Hunger Games
Harry Potter 5: Avengers Assemble
Harry Potter 6: Glee
Harry Potter 7: The Road
Harry Potter 8: Return of the Jedi/King

not long to go now...

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You know, unless I'm missing something, the schedule doesn't list the time zone. Rather important for something like this...

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Pacific Time Zone  smile

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Well, yes, but you have to tell that to everyone coming to this from elsewhere. I just posted a promo for it, and realized anyone just following the link wouldn't know when it actually started.

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