[HPforGrownups] Re: enigmatic Bill .... the missing Weasley child

[Magda Grantwich]

No: HPFGUIDX 21387

It isn't necessary to assume that the DE's killed a Weasley child. 
It could be that Arthur was promoted during that period and his
responsibilities kept him away from home quite a bit during that
time.

While Arthur does indeed wince as he describes what the Dark Mark
would signify to wizards and witches, we should remember that he is
speaking in front of Harry.  Arthur, IMO, is being delicate about his
words to avoid causing Harry pain by remembering the circumstances of
his parents deaths.  Had Arthur lost a child, he would have been much
more emotional about the subject.

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