Molly's role (was Ship predictions)

[quigonginger]

No: HPFGUIDX 90768

>  Inge:
>  
> > > So far Mollys 'part' of the Order seems to have mostly been 
> > cooking 
> > > and cleaning...
> 
> David wrote:
> 
> > But this misses part of the point.  Harry understands 
> > that 'cleaning' in a house that has been occupied by dark wizards 
> > is more akin to a war.

Ginger butts in to add: 
 David, I loved the idea (partially snipped) that the house may have 
hidden an enemy entity (say that 3 times fast) a la the diary.  I had 
never thought of that before.  

Paula continues:
> I mean no disrespect to anyone who cleans for a living or a hobby, 
> but I thought Molly's role as cleaner wasn't important at all.  She 
> seemed to need a lot of help and fail at certain parts of this 
job.  
> There seemed to be little risk involved, especially compared to the 
> risk other members of the Order faced.
> 
> I also wasn't impressed that she was saddled with the cooking 
chores.
> 
> Paula

Ginger again:

I perceived it as Molly doing what she did best.  If you have never 
cleaned and cooked for a large group, it can be daunting.  As a 
spinster living alone, I have become adept at ramen noodles, but 
having loads of resturant experience, as well as having been the cook 
of the family when mom worked evenings, I can whip up a turkey dinner 
if needed.  

Are there any other members of the order who hang out regularly at 12 
Grimmauld who could do it?  Sirius?  No experience.  Lupin?  Too 
accustomed to dining alone (occupational hazard).  Arthur or any 
Weasley kid?  Nope, Molly always did it.  Harry or Hermione?  
Hmmmmmm, probably not.  They are from small families.  Snape never 
ate there, and the others just drifted in and out occasionally.

There's also the use of magic in Molly's cooking.  To her it probably 
seems easy, but if one didn't know the proper spells, it could be 
anything from difficult to dangerous.  

I think Molly would be the sort who would just step in and take over 
the kitchen.  She kind of reminds me of my Grandma in that way.  
Wander in with a vague idea of cooking something, wander out with a 
feast.  At least that's how I read it.  I think she likes what she 
does.  She is the queen of the kitchen and she knows it.  And quite 
frankly, the order needed her there badly when the kids were around.

Ginger, still laughing at Petunia Pig.  Good one, Carol!