Molly's actions leave some questions. Is what she said about Wizard customs true or is she stating her own ideas (or a narrow portion of wizardry)? Or is she deliberately misleading Harry? If she is doing that, one wonders whether she is playing a role with the cognivores -- both actions, after all, are evil.
Author's response
Very good points all around here. Molly has a slightly different view of the world, but remember, she's suffered so many loses - her brothers, two of her sons and her only daughter. Perhaps it's her coping mechanism.
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