Did Molly dislike Sirius?(was Molly-- Thoughts on a witch)

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Siriusly Snapey Susan wrote:
> 
> Do you really think Molly DISLIKED Sirius, or just that she 
> questioned his ability to be a mature, responsible guardian for 
> Harry?  I know she made that one really nasty remark to Sirius 
about 
> his not having been able to do much for Harry for 12 years, seeing 
as 
> how he'd been locked away in Azkaban [ouch!], and I chalked that up 
> to 1) the stress of the situation and 2) her worry over Harry 
> listening *too much* to rash Sirius.  But I don't think I'd go so 
far 
> as to say she DISLIKED him.  
> 
> Do others have thoughts on this?

Marianne:

I think she was certainly antagonistic towards Sirius in the 
beginning of OoP.  She even "threw him a nasty look" when Mundungus 
did or said something that displeased her, as if it was Sirius' fault 
for whatever Dung was up to.  On the other hand, in that first scene 
in the kitchen in OoP Molly was screaming, shrieking, and raging at 
everyone.  So, yes, I do think she was stressed at the entire 
situation.  

Plus, not all that much time had passed since she got the news that 
not only was Sirius not the bloody mass murderer she had believed him 
to be for over 12 years, he was also Harry's godfather and someone 
that Harry was quite fond of.  Not to mention that Ron had also 
become acquainted with said mass murderer.  And, for someone like 
Molly who goes into full lioness-protection mode when she thinks her 
kids need it, this was probably a big adjustment to make in her 
thinking.  

But, later on Molly certainly seemed to appreciate Sirius' offer for 
the family to stay in 12 GP after Arthur was attacked.  I'd have to 
say that, on balance, I don't think she disliked Sirius.  And for 
someone who's greatest fear is to see the people she loves dead, I 
wonder if that will give her a greater understanding of just what 
Harry is going through.  

Marianne