In Defense of Molly Weasley (Long)

[colebiancardi]

No: HPFGUIDX 175052

guzu wrote:
>
> I'm going to make one more attempt to explain argument: My opinion is
> that the Molly-Bella duel scene was not well-written as it did not
> ring true in the context of the books, and was written like a show
> down in an action movie.
 <snipping>
> I believe this might be my last post on the subject, as I am beginning
> to feel like I not only have a different set of books than most people
> here, but I am also from a different planet. Such is life-- we all
> bring our own experiences to the table when we read. However, we are
> all fans who care enough about the books to post our thoughts. 


colebiancardi:

I totally get what you are saying, guzu.  I understood that your
initial post was not a slam directed against Molly's given choice of
being a housewife, but that it was OOC and a total suprise.  We
haven't seen Molly be this way, nor really given hints that she can
blast away a crazed DE.  Sure, she did some patrolling at the MoM and
she does do stuff (we just don't know what) for the Order and her
brothers were powerful (but they still died), but we are never given
any hints that she is an expert at dueling.  I would have expected
Flitwich to be the one to take out Bella, quite frankly <g>

It isn't to say that those not trained in defense/offense cannot
defend themselves, but what Molly did was beyond defense.  She went
into attack mode.  The question arises for me is was she ever trained
to do these types of spells?   What *was* her mission for the Order? 
Unless we get something that states she was part of the police or
Auror department, it is a stretch for me as well.

I took no offense to your statement and would hope that all the other
*snide* comments would die down, but alas, it seems that they have
not, nor taken your apology for the misunderstanding.

The Molly-Bella showdown?  It was the "Molly-Bella LetDown" for me. 
Too much, too unexpected, too unrealistic for me.   I am glad that
others found it to be satistifing and I would never try to belittle
them on it.  Please extend the same courtesy to others who feel the
opposite.

This type of discussion, as there is no canon to back up what type of
work Molly has done before or hints of her power, can only be an
opinion discussion.  There is no right or wrong side to it.  Just how
we felt about the outcome of it.

colebiancardi
(getting off my soapbox now)