Fred and George (was: In defense of Molly)

[lorelei3dg]

No: HPFGUIDX 136547

--- In HPforGrownups at yahoogroups.com, "bennetfan101" 
<bennetfan101 at y...> wrote:
 
> The twins are huge favourites of mine, but this particular scene 
has 
> allways been one that I've been torn about. On the one hand, I can 
> appreciate that they were showing their love for Harry, but in such 
> a hostile way. The problem with the twins is that they have never, 
> EVER been forced to face consequences for their actions. Either 
> someone is there to clean up after them, or they don't particularly 
> care about the people they are victimizing (and thus, consequences 
> less than death/serious injury have no effect on them). It sort of 
> reminds me of the Marauders.
> 
> bennetfan101


There have been parallels drawn in the books between the Twins and 
the Marauders - use of the Map being one. During the conversation in  
the Three Broomsticks (POA, p. 204, US paperback), McGonnagal and 
Hagrid make another:

"Black and Potter. Ringleaders of their little gang... I don't think 
we've ever had such a pair of troublemakers -"

"I dunno," chuckled Hagrid. "Fred and George Weasley could give 'em a 
run fer their money."

As far as consequences for their actions, I'm concerned that we'll 
see some in the last book. After all, they are making items for the 
Ministry, which would make them a target for DE's wanting that part 
of their business to stop. We also know that they sold items that 
were later used against the Good Guys, with very likely consequences 
to come (HBP, US ed. p. 618):

"- Peruvian Instant Darkness Powder," said Ron bitterly. "Fred and 
George's. I'm going to be having a word with them about who they let 
buy their products."

I bet Ron won't be the only one having a word. Regardless of who 
speaks to them, at some point it seems that someone will hold them at 
least partially responsible for the events of that night.

Lorel