Am I the only one

[cubfanbudwoman]

No: HPFGUIDX 95699

<carolynwhite2 at a...> wrote:
> But she [Molly] is definitely a weak spot in the Order - she could 
> be blackmailed or otherwise persuaded to betray them in order to 
> save her family. 


Siriusly Snapey Susan:
Hmmmm.  And do you think Arthur would hold out and NOT be 
blackmailable?  

I personally think many of the Order members would be susceptible to 
blackmail if one of their family members or best friends--or Harry!--
were held up as a target if they did not cooperate.


In post 95686, Carri said:
>I think what we are seeing change is Harry's view of Molly. When
>Harry first met Molly, he was hungry for a loving mother figure in
>his life, and he saw in her, what he had missed, but wished he had.
>By the time we reach OoP, Harry is growing up, and is reaching that
>age in his teens where young adults strive for independance. He
>feels like he can handle more responsibility, and now sees Molly
>as "coddling".

>Molly is acting like a loving mother whose beloved children and
>friends are in extreme danger. And she realizes that life is much
>more dangerous than the carefree youths can imagine. Harry just
>doesn't understand her perspective... as usual.

Siriusly Snapey Susan:
I think this is very insightful.  I think we readers likely react to 
characters based on our own histories at times--especially "parental" 
characters such as Molly.  It's helpful to step back and see how the 
portrayal of Molly changes a bit...as *Harry* and his needs & wishes 
change over time, too.

Siriusly Snapey Susan