mamadeb | On a different note

Molly Weasley is not the most loved character in HP fandom - some people think she's terrible. Just like other mothers in literature. I'm thinking, right now, of several of Jane Austen's mothers.

Molly Weasley was channeling them all. Lady Catherine (who would do anything for her daughter), both Mrs Dashwoods, Mrs Jennings, Lady Middleton, the older Mrs. Musgrove - all of these ladies, so often despised by reader and child. And leading them all - Mrs. Bennet. Yes, she's often silly and certainly short-sighted and no one can play favorites like her, but she loves all her daughters *that* fiercely. I can so see her wielding that wand.

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It is interesting, in light of your observations above, that the actress who plays Molly Weasley in the movies, was also chosen to play Jane Austen's mother in the movie "Becoming Jane" (which I just saw Sunday for my birthday). Someone else must have been watching the movies and come to your same conclusion. I am glad you are feeling better and wish you a refuah sh'leimah for your remaining ailments.

On a different note

Becoming Jane Austen