[HPforGrownups] Weasley Economics

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No: HPFGUIDX 46214

>From Megalynn: 

"Why are the Weasley's poor? OK, the explanation is that Arthur REALLY loves 
his job and doesn't want to be promoted, but why doesn't Molly get a job?"

Some people, including myself, are in the opinion that it is something of a 
'pure-blood' tradition or part of their culture to have the woman stay at 
home and not be forced to work. Perhaps the traditional thought is that the 
husband should be able to support his wife, as it was in many places 
throughout the world for a long time. There is some speculation that Molly 
has worked before as an Auror, hinted at perhaps by Dumbledore addressing not 
only Arthur but Molly as well in Goblet of Fire.

"ALL of her children are gone 9 or 10 months out of the year." -Megalynn

Yes, but it should be noted that just because a child is not directly in her 
care does not mean that she and Arthur don't have to support them. Money 
needs to be sent to children incase they need any sort of replenishing of 
supplies, anything for special occasions (such as things for school balls, 
sports, ect.), and books at the beginning of the year.

-Rachel