Why was Ron made prefect?

Ron's becoming a prefect is designed to give him self-confidence which he has lacked to this point. Ron, an average wizard, feels overshadowed by the alarmingly competent Hermione and the famous Harry Potter, despite their being his best friends.
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How come Ron was a prefect?

Dumbledore makes Ron a Prefect because he knows about his aspirations revealed by the Mirror of Erised. In Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, Ron sees himself in the Mirror of Erised as Head Boy, like his brothers Bill and Percy, Captain of the Quidditch team, and standing out among his brothers.
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Why did Dumbledore chose Ron as prefect?

Dumbledore made Ron a prefect because he knew Ron needed a vote of confidence. He knew Ron would be alongside Harry for the battle against the dark side and knew that Ron needed more self assurance and confidence.
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Why was Draco made a prefect?

It was like Dumbledore's peer pressure to get him to do good. He was also trying to keep an eye on him. Draco could abuse his power, yes, but only so much as a prefect. He still had responsibilities and had to work with Snape, one would think.
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Did Ron Weasley become prefect?

Ron Weasley was a little less serious about it, to the point of neglecting several rules. In fact, he was extremely surprised to be chosen as a prefect, as he expected Professor Dumbledore to choose Harry. Dumbledore thought Harry would have too much on his mind and gave it to Ron instead.
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Who was the Ravenclaw prefect?

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Penelope was a Ravenclaw Prefect best known for being the long-time girlfriend of Percy Weasley. As far as Prefects go, she didn't have a huge impact on the overall story importance but she was diligent.
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How are prefects chosen?

Prefects are awarded badges that identify them to staff, pupils and visitors. Pupils are selected for their ability to lead others and are, indeed, pupil leaders. Prefects must lead by example through exemplary good manners and behaviour; good citizenship and through correct wearing of the school uniform.
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Who chooses prefects at Hogwarts?

One male and one female student are chosen from each house in their fifth year to act as prefects, and would continue to be prefects in their sixth and seventh years until they leave school.
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Did Ron become Head Boy?

Hey guys, I just finished watching Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's stone (again ) and realised something. When Ron looks into the Mirror of Erised, he sees himself as Head Boy and Captain of the Gryffindor Quidditch team.
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Was Lily a Prefect?

Lily was so impressive at her job as a Prefect that she was eventually chosen to become the Head Girl during her time at Hogwarts.
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How much older is Percy than Ron?

Bill is two years older than Charlie, who is three years older than Percy, who is two years older than Fred and George, who are two years older than Ron, who is a year older than Ginny.
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Can you be Head Boy without being a Prefect?

It should be noted that being a prefect is not a prerequisite to being appointed a Head Boy or Head Girl. Prefect: A prefect at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry is a student who has been given extra authority and responsibilities by the Head of House, Headmaster or headmistress.
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Does Hermione become Head Girl?

That's all she said in the Pottercast interview (http://www.accio-quote.org/articles/2007/1217-pottercast-anelli.html) about their coming back, but I think it's nice for you to let your daughter's imagination take control of the story. I would tell her that if she thinks so, then yes, Hermione was a head girl.
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How many owls did the Twins get?

The twins may have only achieved three O.W.L.s each during their Hogwarts exams, but those boys were smarter in ways far deeper than the academic sense. When inventing, trialling and perfecting the various products they sold at Weasleys' Wizard Wheezes, for example, they proved they had more brain power than most.
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Who was Head Boy in Harry Potter's year?

Hagrid has mentioned to Harry, in Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, that Harry's father and mother were Head Boy and Head Girl while they were at Hogwarts. While there must be a Head Boy and a Head Girl in each year Harry attends Hogwarts, the only one we ever hear of is Percy.
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How many wands did Ron have?

Harry's best friend Ron had two wands over the course of the series. His first was inherited from his brother Charlie and was broken during the events of The Chamber of Secrets.
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Why did Dumbledore ignore Harry in Order of the Phoenix?

He has grown afraid of Harry's connection to Voldemort. Perhaps Voldemort, knowing Dumbledore's love for Harry, would possess Harry and provoke Dumbledore to kill him. So, Dumbledore attempted to avoid Harry throughout Book 5 for Harry's own good.
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Where is prefect bathroom?

The Prefects' Bathroom was a special bathroom on the fifth floor of Hogwarts restricted to use by school Prefects, Head Boys, Head Girls and Quidditch captains. It was located on the fifth floor behind the fourth door to the left of a statue of Boris the Bewildered, which only opened when given the correct password.
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Who is the most famous Hufflepuff?

10 Most Famous Hufflepuff Characters in Harry Potter
  • Hannah Abbott.
  • Fat Friar Ghost.
  • Teddy Lupin.
  • Cedric Diggory Triwizard Tournament.
  • Nymphadora Tonks.
  • Professor Pomona Sprout.
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Is Mr Filch professor McGonagall's son?

The answer is: NO.
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Which teacher is Head of Slytherin?

The Head of Slytherin is Horace Slughorn (who left the role to Severus Snape for fifteen years before taking it up again in 1996) and the House's patron ghost is the Bloody Baron.
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Why do we need prefect in school?

Prefects should act as the role model for all the students in the School. Prefects must adhere to School Rules and Regulations at all times. The main duty of prefects is to maintain an atmosphere of friendly cooperation, peace, discipline and unity in the School. Prefects should serve as counselors to junior students.
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Do schools still have prefects?

Today, prefect roles in the U.K. are largely perfunctory and are mostly used to reward the better students in the year groups that qualify for prefect roles. Duties tend to be limited to door monitoring during recess and representing the school at various extra-curricular events.
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