[HPforGrownups] OOtP: <Spoiler> Why Weren't the Weasleys in the Order?; Molly's Shortcomings

[pennylin]

No: HPFGUIDX 66061

Hi --

<<<<<<I might have missed this topic of conversation, if it had been 
brought up previously, but I was just re-listening to my audio tape 
version of OOtP and came across something that made me wonder. .>>>>>>>

Oh, I *hate* it when people beat me to the punch!  That was exactly the question I thought of yesterday while listening to the audio version, and I thought that would reassure people that I have something substantive to say that isn't about shipping.  <g>

It really is *Odd* that the Weasleys weren't in the Order the first time, isn't it?  They were certainly old enough ---- they almost certainly must be older than Lily and James (if we believe that Lily and James had Harry when they were still in their early 20s for example).  I wonder if this is important in some way.  

MOLLY'S SHORTCOMINGS --  I know I won't be popular for saying it, but Molly Weasley is rapidly becoming one of my least favorite characters.  I completely agree that she just needs to get a grip, and she *really, really* ought to stop smothering her own kids so much (and she certainly should *stop* trying to smother kids who are not her own, Harry and Hermione).  Her interactions with Fred & George really leave me cold.  And my perception is that she's warmed to Ron solely because he's a prefect now.  And, I have always despised the way she hen-pecks Arthur.  And what is she *doing* for the Order anyway?  All I saw is that she was making meat balls one night.  ::::rolls eyes::::::  

On another Weasley note, do we suppose that none of the Burrow neighbors are at all suspicious that the Weasleys seem to have *moved* for all intents & purposes?  Or, do we suppose that the Burrow isn't really visible to muggles?  

Penny

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