Arthur Weasley

[m.bockermann at t-online.de]

No: HPFGUIDX 37151

Hi Elkins! Hi Abigail! Hi the rest!

I believe you have me convinced on the Arthur Weasley/Imperius curse theory.
It would not only explain Arthur Weasley's opinion of Malfoy's return from
the Imperius curse, but also his opinion of the Malfoys and their ilk in
general. And picking on the three student who suffered under the
Unforgivable curses does sound like Crouch/Moody.

Now you have caused me to wonder what Arthur Weasley might have done under
the Imperius curse. Something that had to do with the Potters? That would
have an interesting effect on Ron's and Harry's friendship.

Abigail suggested that Arthur Weasley might have been an auror. While I
don't have much to proof against it, I am not convinced. If that was the
case, wouldn't Ron know about it? And he is not the kind to keep silent
about it. And to be honest... while I think the world of Arthur, I don't
think he is auror kind of material. Too... nice? He doesn't even get really
angry with his kids (see the twins in HP4), so where does he hide the
fierceness that I (personally) associate with an auror.

On the other hand I would agree that the Department against the Misuse of
Muggle Artifacts is a rather new one, created by/for Arthur Weasley. In the
time before the fall of LV, protecting Muggles was probably not important
for the members of the WW. (For some it still isn't). Especially Malfoy is
acting as if the position was a dishonorable one, one that wizards of good
standing would not accept (HP2). As if the position was a kind of
punishment... for doing something dreadfully wrong under the influence of
the Imperius curse? Even though Arthur loves his position, it pays just
enough to care for the family and not much more.

What is certain Abigail, is that you are right about the relationship
between Arthur Weasley and Moody. Judging from the reactions of Arthur and
Molly, Moody has a special place in their heart. Maybe not because he was a
colleague, but because he gave testimony that Arthur was indeed under the
influence of the Imperius curse and could not be faulted for his actions.
That would explain their friendship and places Arthur under the curse
without making him an auror. What do you think.

Elkins, with your last paragraph you really confused me, I'm afraid. I must
admit that I haven't found anything festering in their family dynamic.
Missing Weasley children? What did I miss? Do you mean that there was
another Weasley child that died during the reign of LV? Is that the reason
why Crouch senior continually calls Percy by a wrong name?

I promise I am going to read chapter 9 of GoF. But if I ask really nice,
with sugar and cream, could you explain to me what FEATHERBOAS is and what
kind of theory is behind it? Please?

In any case, every who celebrates: have a great holiday! And if you don't...
have a great time, anyway.

Barbara Jebenstreit