The Mighty Molly Weasley (was: Is Ron a seer?)

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--- In HPforGrownups at y..., "Kevin Devine" <kdevine at y...> wrote:
> --- In HPforGrownups at y..., magpie1112 at y... wrote:
> > I've always thought that Mrs. Weasley has more 
> > to her than just being Ron's mum.  I'm hoping that beneath it 
> > all, there is quite a powerful witch.  I can't back it up with 
> > anything in cannon, but I think she's the more powerful of the 
> > Parents Weasley.
> 
> Read the last Chapters of Book Four carefully and you will find 
> that Dumbledore immediately asks Molly for her assistance and she 
> replies that she and her husband will help.  Forgive me if I sound 
> sexist, but usually this would be something discussed.  It seems 
> that Molly runs the show completely on domestic and work-related 
> matters.  
> Hmmm... makes one think.


Thank you, Kevin!  It's right there in Ch36 (American version) - and 
since I'm that kinda person, here it is:


....The moment he had disappeared, Dumbledore turned to look at the 
group around Harry's bed.

"There is work to be done," he said.  "Molly...am I right in thinking 
that I can count on you and Arthur?"

"Of course you can," said Mrs. Weasley.  She was white to the lips, 
but she looked resolute.  "We know what Fudge is.  It's Arthur's 
fondness for Muggles that has held him back at the Ministry all these 
years.  Fudge thinks he lacks proper wizarding pride."

"Then I need to send a message to Arthur," said Dumbledore....


Now, some may say that Dumbledore is asking Molly for her help just 
because she happens to be the only parental Weasley in attendance.  
But I think that just about everything goes through Molly in that 
family.  Another strong example is the flying Ford in CoS.  Arthur is 
terrified when Molly confronts him, and tries to switch the topic to 
Harry.  We never find out how that issue resolves between Arthur and 
Molly ("Let's leave them to it," Ron muttered to Harry as Mrs. 
Weasley swelled like a bullfrog.), but I think Molly definitely wears 
the pants.

Could it be that Molly decided that the best place to use her powers 
would be at home?  Molly was raising seven kids - three of which were 
growing up during Voldemort's heyday - she probably decided that her 
talents were best used protecting her own.  And during Voldy's 
heyday, it probably took ALL her effort to provide a safe home for 
her family.  It would be interesting to know what she did before she 
and Arthur married.