Every year for his birthday and Christmas he gets presents from Ron, Hermione, Hagrid, and Ron's mother (the sweater at Christmas).
But you never read about him giving any gifts to them. And he has more gold than all of them combined.
Even when Ron's wand had broken in half he didn't even offer to help to his boy out.
2007-08-27 02:57:41 · 14 answers · asked by gloop05 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
He does give gifts, like at Christmas. It's pointed out best in book 4 when he gives Ron a gift at Christmas and later Ron finds out the money he "paid" Harry for their souvenirs at the Quidditch cup was Leprauchan gold and it disappeared. He tells Harry he shouldn't have given him (Ron) anything for Christmas and Harry has to admit he never noticed the gold was gone because he'd lost his wand and all.
You may be reading those passages too quickly but if you go back, particularly over the last 4 books, you'll see Harry does give gifts.
2007-08-27 03:28:01 · answer #1 · answered by AllGrownUp 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The books cannot mention every single detail. They are too big already. They wouldn't start mentioning every time Harry goes to the loo! The presents given to him are mentioned because they have some importance for the plot or because they are a source of fun (like the sweaters). He obviously gives them some presents which are not mentioned. They shouldn't be too expensive either, that would be a show-off.
2007-08-27 03:08:30 · answer #2 · answered by cpinatsi 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think it has more to do with the plot line instead of him being cheap. You are thinking of him as being more than just an imaginary character. Think about it what happened as a result of Ron's wand being broken? They actually ended up being saved from having their memories erased when the professor grabbed it and tried to curse them. It isn't that Harry Potter was cheap or thinking of himself, it was just the author's plan that events conspired in such a way that the reader would be intrigued to read more.
2007-08-27 03:07:50 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
J.K. Rowling doesnt elaborate on harry's gifts because they arent important. Harry is meant to be sympathised with, and shown that he has outstanding qualities. He freguently bought Ron, and himselve snacks from the train trolley. He shares what ever he has. Giving gifts though doesnt show what type of person he is, other than he has money for elaborate gifts. He told cedric to take the triwizard tourniment cup.
2007-08-27 03:04:28 · answer #4 · answered by aidea 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Honestly dude, before you ask silly stupid questions like that read the book. Harry does give presents and gifts, and JK mentions them when necessary. This book isn't about how Harry spends his gold anyway. And like the people above mentioned, he gives away his Triwizard Winnings to the twins. Like hello? How can you call this selfless guy cheap you ignorant saddo?
Maaann, you've made me awfully mad now.
2007-08-31 00:08:59 · answer #5 · answered by i_luv_my_dad 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if u hav read the books you will know that he DOES buy his friends presents......
also he is generous when he offers his prize money from the triwizard tournament to fred &george to start their joke shop business :)
2007-08-27 03:44:04 · answer #6 · answered by ♥ уσυ вєℓσηg ωιтн мє ♥ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
we dont c him doing it, but he doea, its mentioned in some of them, like in 6 he gives a hat or something to ron on his 17th
2007-08-27 03:10:57 · answer #7 · answered by reading rules! 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
did you read any of the books? hes givin them a bunch of stuff
2007-08-27 03:03:32 · answer #8 · answered by Pancake Man 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah well I guess he's a jerk with all that freaking money. Or maybe JK just didn't mention it in the book.
2007-08-27 03:01:25 · answer #9 · answered by seussicalmaniac 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Aidea's answer is the best.
I agree with them
2007-08-27 03:14:28 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋