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Why Are The Weasleys So Poor In Harry Potter? Someone Asked Reddit, And I Have A Lot Of Thoughts

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Potterheads dive into the age-old mystery of the Weasley family's financial struggles, sparking a Reddit discussion that reveals surprising insights about the magical world's economics.
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  • According to the post, the Weasleys' poverty is largely due to Arthur Weasley's low-paying job at the Ministry of Magic, which is seen as a political move by J.K. Rowling to highlight class divides in the wizarding world.
  • Fans also speculated that the Weasley family's large size and the high costs of Hogwarts tuition and supplies contribute to their financial woes, making their resilience and generosity all the more impressive.
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J.K. Rowling, Ministry of Magic, Hogwarts, Harry Potter
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