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The gold Ron givespays Harry to pay for the Omnioculars with is actually Leprechaun gold, which, unknown to either Ron and Harry, soon vanishes. In [[Muggles' Guide to Harry Potter/Books/Goblet of Fire/Chapter 28|Chapter 28]], Ron isbecomes upset when he learns it disappeared, and angry that Harry never even noticed that it was gone, showing, from Ron's perspective at least, how few concerns Harry hasseems to have regarding money while Ron has many. The Weasley family's strained financial situation is an ongoing embarrassment to Ron, especially compared to Harry's wealth, although Harry spends relatively little on himself and collects few material possessions. Ron's comparisons are rather faulty, however. While Harry has money, which he cares little about, he lacks the loving, supportive family life Ron takes for granted, and which Harry would probably gladly give up his wealth in exchange for.
Quidditch champion Viktor Krum, is introduced here, and although Krum is Ron's "hero", Ron will soon feel quite differently about him in upcoming chapters.
