Why Harry Potter Never Shared His Wealth with the Weasleys

Some Harry Potter fans have chastised Harry over the years for failing to provide financial support to the Weasley family, even though he inherited a sizeable inheritance from his parents. Known for their small income, the Weasleys were frequently criticised and laughed at for their financial situation, particularly by families like the Malfoys. Harry’s fortune from the Potter family’s estate, meanwhile, appeared to be a simple answer to their problems. But he didn’t decide to deny them money because he was avaricious or uncaring.

Harry was conscious of the Weasleys’ financial predicament from the beginning and frequently felt uneasy about the gap between them. 

By purchasing goodies on the Hogwarts Express to spare Ron from having to settle for his pathetic sandwich, he attempted to share what he could without making Ron feel sorry for him. Any attempt to provide charity, however, was typically met with opposition. 

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In ‘Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire’, for example, Harry purchased omnioculars for Ron at the Quidditch World Cup when Ron was unable to pay for them. Ron grudgingly agreed, but after a day he tried to pay Harry back with Leprechaun gold, only to find it was a fake. Ron was humiliated by this, which made him even less inclined to accept charity from Harry.

Many admirers, particularly Molly, who frequently treated Harry like her own son, think that Harry could have assisted the Weasley parents. But this would not have been proper. Harry was invited into Mrs. Weasley’s house out of love, not money. She would have lost her pride and the sense of family she gave Harry if she had accepted his money. Furthermore, the Weasleys never lacked necessities despite their lack of income. They had a secure house, food, and close family ties.

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Harry recognized their desire for respect. When it came to funding Fred and George’s business and making sure they kept it a secret from Mrs. Weasley, Harry provided covert assistance when it was needed. His consideration for the Weasleys’ principles was evident in this methodical approach.

–Farheen Ali