Ron supports his point of view by emphasizing the difference between their age and the age of Nicolas Flamel, whom Hermione referenced to underscore the urgency of studying. By reminding her that they are "not six hundred years old," he downplays her sense of urgency regarding the exams, suggesting that they have plenty of time to prepare. Additionally, he questions the need for Hermione to study so hard since she already possesses a strong understanding of the material, implying that her stress about the exams is unnecessary. This approach shows Ron's more laid-back attitude towards their studies compared to Hermione's intense focus, reflecting their differing personalities and priorities.
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone by J.K. Rowling
From Chapter 14 Norbert the Norwegian Ridgeback
Every time they passed the third-floor corridor, Harry, Ron, and Hermione would press their ears to the door to check that Fluffy was still growling inside. Snape was sweeping about in his usual bad temper, which surely meant that the stone was still safe. Whenever Harry passed Quirrell these days he gave him an encouraging sort of smile, and Ron had started telling people off for laughing at Quirrell’s stutter.
Hermione, however, had more on her mind than the Sorcerer’s Stone. She had started drawing up study schedules and color-coding all her notes. Harry and Ron wouldn’t have minded, but she kept nagging them to do the same.
“Hermione, the exams are ages away.”
“Ten weeks,” Hermione snapped. “That’s not ages, that’s like a second to Nicolas Flamel.”
“But we’re not six hundred years old,” Ron reminded her. “Anyway, what are you studying for, you already know it all.”
“What am I studying for? Are you crazy? You realize we need to pass these exams to get into the second year? They’re very important, I should have started studying a month ago, I don’t know what’s gotten into me…”
How does ron support his point of view
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