Why is Ron Weasley a character of great comic relief?

Ronald Bilius Weasley is best-known as Harry Potter’s best friend. Ron is present beside Harry while most of the actions unfurl. He belongs to the Weasley family, a pure blood family that resides in ‘The Burrow’ outside Ottery St. Catchpole. Harry, Ron and Hermione belong to Gryffindor House, at the Hogwarts School.

Ron appears as a stark contrast to Harry at times. Ron comes from a loving, but poor family. On the other hand, Harry is an orphan with lots of possessions. Many of Ron’s possessions are hand-me-downs. Harry is famous but would prefer to avoid the spotlight. Ron becomes jealous of the recognition Harry receives at times.

Ron is not as talented as Harry, at least in terms of magical power. However, he proves his bravery several times. Ron plays the ‘real wizard’s chess’, and enters the Forbidden Forest with Harry despite his intense fear of spiders. He also plays a crucial role in the final Battle of Hogwarts.

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