OOtP: Molly's Shortcomings

[jenny_ravenclaw]

No: HPFGUIDX 66231

--- In HPforGrownups at yahoogroups.com, "pennylin" <pennylin at s...> 
wrote:
 
> 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::::::>

Penny, I am so with you here!  I was frustrated with her when she 
wouldn't allow Harry to hear in more detail about what was going on, 
let alone her own kids.  Harry, Ron, the twins, Ginny and Hermione are 
even nervous to talk among themselves because Molly might find out and 
get angry!  Aren't Fred and George 17 in the beginning of OoP?  Why 
does Molly think 17 year olds are too young to join the Order?  
Considering the advanced magic Fred and George are able to perform, 
it's amazing that Molly doesn't give them more credit.  One of them 
even said that Molly doesn't trust them.  It's pretty shitty if you 
think your own mother doesn't trust you, especially considering the 
fact that *all* of the Weasleys are generally good kids, twins 
included.  Starting trouble in school does not make them juvenile 
delinquents or Azkaban-worthy.  In fact, I'm willing to bet one of the 
reasons they left Hogwarts is because they figured Molly would expect 
that of them or they figured she'd be disappointed in them no matter 
what they did.

I also found it irritating that, of all the people coming in and out 
of the Black house, Molly was the only one to cook and organize the 
cleaning.  Penny, I wondered too what exactly she was doing for the 
Order, as I didn't see her do more than fuss over her family and Harry 
and criticize Sirius and Mundungus.  

Another telling scene about the effects Molly has on her kids is when 
Ron worries Molly will blame him for the twins' departure from 
Hogwarts.  What message is she sending her kids that they worry about 
being blamed for things their siblings do?

I know Molly's priorities are her husband and kids, and I know she 
wants to keep them safe and out of trouble, but she's not helping now.  
The WW is experiencing some dangerous times and some honesty and trust 
from her end could save a lot of pain later on.

--jenny from ravenclaw, who saw no less than 4 people with OoP today 
on the subway - all adults *********