Mommy Issues? or Molly Issues?

Critical Magic Theory: An Analytical Harry Potter Podcast

Jan 24 2024 • 40 mins

Summary
In this episode, Professor Julian Wamble explores the character of Molly Weasley from the Harry Potter series. They discuss Molly's role as a pureblood, a mother, a hero, and a friend. They also delve into Molly's fears and trauma, and how it shapes her actions and beliefs. The episode concludes with a preview of the next episode, which will focus on Molly's husband, Arthur Weasley.

Takeaways:
Molly Weasley is a complex character who elicits mixed reactions from fans.
Her role as a mother and a wife is central to her character, and she is both loving and protective.
Molly's beliefs as a pureblood and her treatment of non-pureblood characters like Hermione and Fleur raise questions about her prejudices.
Molly's actions and sacrifices in the fight against Voldemort make her a hero in the eyes of many fans.

Chapters:
00:00 Introduction and Background
09:45 Molly Weasley as a Person
15:35 Molly Weasley as a Mother
22:47 Molly Weasley as a Pureblood
26:58 Molly Weasley as a Hero
27:50 Molly Weasley as a Friend
30:29 Molly Weasley's Fear and Trauma
37:01 Preview of Next Episode: Arthur Weasley

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