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[–] Varyk@sh.itjust.works 20 points 1 month ago (2 children)

I might need a refresher, I remember Hermione and Harry being powerful in the books, with Hermione. more powerful, but Ron not so much equal on their level.

what did he get good at?

[–] threelonmusketeers@sh.itjust.works 43 points 1 month ago (1 children)

I don't think "power" in this case refers exclusively skill with a wand. Ron also had a lot of "wizarding street smarts" which proved invaluable to Harry and Hermione, as they were both raised by muggles.

[–] Varyk@sh.itjust.works 18 points 1 month ago (1 children)

That's a good point, and Harry's exposure to Ron's family is a huge reason why Harry retained a semblance of morality despite his heroic status.

what sort of wizarding Street smarts are you talking about?

[–] threelonmusketeers@sh.itjust.works 6 points 4 weeks ago

In the books, Ron is the one who explains terms like "parselmouth" and "mudblood", and their associated connotations.

[–] ColeSloth@discuss.tchncs.de 7 points 4 weeks ago

Wizards chess.