Why Arthur & Molly were not in the Order the first time around

[Katrina]

No: HPFGUIDX 83596


 Laura wrote:
> > 
> > Sorry, not buying.  Having young children didn't
> > stop the Potters or 
> > the Longbottoms from being active Order members-I
> > know the Weasleys 
> > had a bunch more than either of those couples but
> > still.  


Then Kathryn responded:
 
> Here's another suggestion.  We never hear anything
> about the Weasley's having close family or the
> parent's having adult friends.  The Potters on the
> other hand possibly still had living parents and we
> know they had friends (Arabella Figg) that could watch
> Harry.  But with as many children as the Weasley's
> have it would be difficult for the parents to be away
> from home.  Also, for a decent amount of that time
> (like around the time the Potters were killed) Mrs.
> Weasley would have been pregnant with Ginny, so I
> doubt they would have a pregnant woman fighting
> Voldemort.  Just a thought in defense of my favorite
> wizarding family:)

Now Katrina weighs in:

As a mother of twin toddlers, I have to add that there is *no 
comparison* between raising them and raising a single toddler.  The 
thought of Fred & George as toddlers sends shivers up my spine.  To 
add other little ones to the mix - and another on the way - is way 
more than I want to contemplate.

IMHO, when (IF) Molly had any time to spare, she spent it sleeping.  

Katrina