OOP: some questions - Molly/Lupin/Dumbledore - SPOILERS

[Beth Currie]

No: HPFGUIDX 66363

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I'm now on my second read and happy to say I'm enjoying it much more
this time round at a more leisurely pace.  I have a couple of questions
I'd love to hear opinions on:

1)  Molly & Lupin.  Does anyone else think there is some sort of
history/relationship going on here?  When Molly sees the boggart, she
ends up crying in Lupin's arms; also when Percy sends back his Christmas
jumper we are told by the twins that Lupin is comforting her.  I think
Molly is older than him so I doubt they are old flames or anything, but
these bits in the book did jump out at me.  Any thoughts?

2)  What is Dumbledore on about with that silver thing in his office
when he says "in essence divided"?  I didn't get this first time around
and I'm no wiser this time!  Please help as it is bugging me!!

Also on my second read I found the scene where Harry says goodbye to
Sirius after Christmas very poignant, knowing what happens later.  When
Sirius gave him a hug I found tears in my eyes.

Beth, still missing Sirius