[HPforGrownups] Re: The gap in the Weasley family

[Amanda Lewanski]

No: HPFGUIDX 1728

Vicki Merriman wrote:

> However, if there were more Weasleys, then I think Molly and the kids
> would mention them.  The Weasleys are a close family, and they
> wouldn't forget siblings just because they were dead.

Forget, no. But discuss often, also no. It may be because they *are* close
that they don't discuss them--out of consideration for feelings, because the
ground's been covered, out of consideration for the guest who also lost so
much to Voldemort. Or because the younger ones have not yet been told.

I'm just saying it's a possibility. Given Arthur's graphic and emotional
description of the meaning of the Dark Mark, and the fact that there's a
"mortal peril" option (odd thing to have) on the clock but that Molly didn't
check it during the hoo-ha at the World Cup (didn't want to know? seen it
before?). In my family, I'd probably mention my brother to a friend, but
it's not something I bring out as idle chat. The moment might not have come
up. Harry's a *boy,* Ron's a *boy.* We all know men don't delve like women
do---how many men, when they get a phone call about a birth in the family,
remember to get the length, weight, or even name and date? And what's the
first thing women ask? I'm just saying this is a plausible explanation.

The Voldemort years are evidently too recent for History of Magic, and too
painful for casual conversation.

Incidentally, is there any corresponding wave of discord (for lack of a
better word) going on in England about the presumed time of Voldemort? Any
basis in actuality, on a period of turmoil? Since Muggles were murdered,
too..... Just wondering.

--Amanda