In Defense of Molly Weasley (Long)

[Lisa]

No: HPFGUIDX 175056

 
> colebiancardi:
> 
> 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.

Lisa:

Personally, I would have graciously accepted one if there had been 
one.  All I saw was a *snide "apology" for not proclaiming "Molly's 
awesomeness."  Did I miss something?  I didn't see any apology for 
offending so many -- but then, my past is behind me and I'm just a 
housewife now, so I'm thinking I could've missed it.

colebiancardi:

> 
> 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.

Lisa:

Exactly.  It's always nice to be able to discuss anything without 
being belittled.  I think it's wonderful that I see very little of 
that here, too, by the way, because such a thing is rampant elsewhere.

colebiacardi:
> 
> 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.

Lisa:

I agree!  And it's my impression that, if you can only present your 
opinion by belittling others of any profession, the opinion will be 
summarily dismissed. Based on my own career experience, I have strong 
opinions of the majority of individuals I've come across in one 
particular profession, but I'm not about to use such an opinion in 
the company of such a wide variety of posters, because I'd be SURE to 
offend SOMEBODY ... and also because I know that there are exceptions 
to the rule, as well.  

Lisa