timewalker: Are you suggesting that Hermione (man I don't like that name! When I first read the books - up until the 5th where Hermione tells Krumm how to say her name- I'd pronounce it Her- me-on. Is it from Mid Summers Nights Dream or something? Any way back to the question and Ron are most there for moral support? I remember in Buffy, Willow gets really annoyed at Buffy acting all 'I'm the chosen one so you must do as I say' and Willow yells "I'm not your side-kick!!" I wonder if Ron and Hermione will do the same; get fed-up with Harry's grumpy carry on and 'hero/ I must save everyone' attitude.

Frodo int he LotR went through a bit of a hissy fir 'cause he believed no-one else could carry his load, then Sam did! Maybe Harry should trust that his friends are more than just there for moral support or sidekicks.