The Weasley's

[suehpfan]

No: HPFGUIDX 89889

Corinth:
Big snip> 
> So overall, I disagree that Arthur needed any family history (either
> good or bad) to reach the position he has.  It fits perfectly with 
his
> own abilities and opinions.     
> 

My point was not that Mr. Weasley needed a family history to get into 
his position. I agree that he had traveled as far along the line as 
he could in his field.  I simply find it interesting that the 
Weasleys seem to have a history of some sort which causes others to 
condescend to them.  My point in bringing up his job is that he is 
evidently worthy of the position of head of department, but not a 
department that represents any real importance in the eyes of the 
Ministry.  I do not believe that Mr. Weasley necessarily chose Misuse 
of Muggle Artifacts as his career path, IMO it is possible he got PUT 
there for some reason having to do with a family history we do not 
know.  Hence, he is paying, literally and figuratively, for someone 
else's sins.

Sue, who loves football and collecting seedpods but chose neither as 
a career path ;).