Working mothers in the series WAS: Re: Did the Slytherins come back?

kempermentor iam.kemper at gmail.com
Sun Mar 2 14:23:58 UTC 2008


No: HPFGUIDX 181826


> > Kemper:
> > I guess I assumed she left because her pregnancy was an abomination
> > in the eyes of those in power.  If DH was book aimed at adults,
> > I could see those in power attempting to force an abortion on Tonks,
> > allowing her to live to set an example for others.
 
 
> Alla:
> Oh, that is possible I agree. I am not talking about temporary forced 
> leave by people in power though, I am talking about Tonks leaving
> work to stay home because she wanted to, you know?
> 
> I think if she left the way you describe, she always hoped to return 
> after the light wins. IMO of course.

Kemper now:
I see.  Then I think you're right, she seems more the working mom
should she have lived.  She would still want to fight the Dark as an
Auror... as I read her, anyway.

Kemper






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