Arthur & Molly Powers

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No: HPFGUIDX 113408

kmc wrote:
One of them powerful enough to transfigure a teddy bear into a 
spider. I am sure F&G did not turn into pratical jokers after they 
came to Hogwarts but were a handful when they were at home with 
Molly.

Bookworm:
IMO, this is a perfect example of a practical joker.  

kmc wrote:
Arthur does what he thinks is right in POA telling Harry about that 
Sirius Black may be trying to kill him. In GoF, he is forces Vernon 
to say goodbye to Harry. <snip> Arthur is one of those rare 
individuals whose careers are exactly what they want to do. He is 
content with who he is and does not seem to envy others.

Bookworm:
These examples show Arthur's strong personal courage, but not 
necessarily his magical strength.  The other examples you gave are 
more indicative of magical strength – using memory charms,
combating law-breaking wizards.  The courage to stand up to Lucius 
Malfoy could be from either personal or magical strength.  The hints 
we have gotten that Arthur is well-respected in the WW may indicate 
physical (magical) strength or may indicate respect for the way he 
stands up for others. 

That said, I do agree with you that "Arthur and Molly are very 
secure and powerful wizards, who have no need to prove
themselves."

Some people have criticized Arthur for "giving in" to Molly.
I see it as his area of authority being within the Ministry;
Molly's is in the home.  Arthur doesn't need to compete with
her at home just to satisfy his ego.

Ravenclaw Bookworm