Why Are the Weasleys SO Poor?

In 1992, Harry Potter and Ron Weasley went to Gringotts together. Harry's vault, gold floor to ceiling, coins by the thousands. Ron's vault, one Galleon. A few Sickles. Stone walls you could see clearly because there was almost nothing in the way. Both families have been part of the wizarding world for generations. Both have centuries of history behind them. Both are old, well-known names in magical Britain. So why is one vault overflowing and the other nearly empty? The answer is not what you think. It's not just seven children, and it's not just a low salary. The Weasleys are poor because of choices their family has been making for generations. And once you see them, you can't unsee them. #harrypotter