Harry and Ron Bond Over Family Stories
September 1, 1991
Pages 98-101
Pages 98-101
Ron and Harry share stories about their families. Ron reveals the challenges of growing up in a large wizarding family and the feeling of living in his brothers’ shadows, while Harry reflects on his life with the Dursleys.
Characters
Bill Weasley Bill Was Head Boy At Hogwarts, Setting A High Standard For The Weasley Family
Fred Weasley Fred Is Mentioned As A Mischievous But Talented Brother
George Weasley George Is Noted For His Humor And Good Marks Despite His Pranks
Percy Weasley Percy Is A Prefect Who Received An Owl For His Achievement
Ron Weasley Ron Shares His Struggles Of Living In The Shadow Of His Accomplished Brothers
Charlie Weasley Charlie Was Captain Of Quidditch At Hogwarts, Adding To Ron’s Pressure
Harry Potter Harry Shares His Lack Of Knowledge About Magic And His Life With Muggles
Peter Pettigrew (Scabbers) Scabbers Is Introduced As Ron’s Old And Useless Pet Rat
Tom Riddle (Lord Voldemort) Voldemort’s Name Shocks Ron When Harry Says It Casually
Locations
Hogwarts Express Harry And Ron Begin Their Friendship On The Train To Hogwarts
London The Train Departs From London Into The Countryside
Diagon Alley Harry Recalls The Pale Boy’s Mention Of Old Wizarding Families
Connections
Harry's Introduction to the Wizarding World Harry Learns About The Weasley Family And Wizarding Expectations
Famous Harry Potter Ron Recognizes Harry By His Scar And Reputation
Pettigrew as Scabbers Scabbers Is Introduced As Percy’s Hand-Me-Down To Ron
Beasts
Owls Owls Are Mentioned As A More Desirable Pet Than Scabbers
Things
Quidditch Charlie’s Role As Quidditch Captain Adds To Ron’s Sense Of Inferiority
Wizard Money Harry Reflects On His New Wealth Compared To Ron’s Financial Struggles
Harry's Scar Harry Reveals His Scar And Its Connection To Voldemort To Ron
The Hogwarts Express The Train Becomes A Space For Harry And Ron To Bond Over Their Similar Struggles
Groups
Muggles Ron Asks Harry About His Experiences Living With Muggles
