Ron's Horror Over His Second-Hand Dress Robes

PAGES: 156-157

Molly Weasley gives Ron a set of second-hand dress robes for formal occasions, which he finds horrifying due to their old-fashioned and frilly appearance. Harry, on the other hand, is relieved that his dress robes are plain and bottle green. The difference between the two robes highlights Ron's frustration with his family's financial situation, and he angrily vows never to wear them.