Why the Fan Theory That Molly Weasley Used Love Potions on Harry Potter and Hermione Granger Is Unlikely

Love potions, while a fascinating and mysterious element in the Harry Potter series, do not lend themselves well to the fan theory that Molly Weasley use them on Harry Potter and Hermione Granger. The theory is not only unsupported by evidence but also contradicts several key elements of the narrative and Percy Jackson's characteristics. Here's a detailed exploration of the reasons why this theory is unlikely.

Subtlety of Love Potions

Love potions are not subtle; they are extremely noticeable. If someone were under the influence of a love potion, their behavior would be noticeably different, and it would be impossible for Molly Weasley to maintain the ruse for as long as required if either Harry or Hermione were affected.

Evidence Against the Theory

Harry Potter's Interaction with Ginny:
Harry's interaction with Ginny throughout the series, especially during Harry and Ginny's relationship, demonstrates a consistent level of affection and behavior. After his breakup with Ginny, Harry maintained his interactions with her with the usual respect and care. This is evident in how they were still close, such as the times they spent together at the Burrow. The subtle interactions between them, like Harry often watching Ginny's dot on the Marauder Map, indicate a genuine connection rather than one forced by a love potion.

Hermione's Behavior:
Hermione, known for her intelligence and loyalty, showing signs of being under a love potion would be immediately obvious. Her actions and behavior would be altered, and she would be unable to maintain her usual routines at Hogwarts. However, there is no indication that Hermione's actions following the events of the Horcrux hunt were any different than usual. Her behavior around other characters, such as Ron, remained consistent with her established personality, further discounting the love potion theory.

Children's Behavior:
A key piece of evidence against the love potion theory is the behavior of Harry and Hermione's children. If Molly Weasley were using love potions to control Harry and Hermione, their children would exhibit similar behaviors as Lord Voldemort, who was conceived under the influence of a love potion. However, the children are portrayed as perfectly normal, just like any other wizarding child, further weakening the theory. Voldemorts lack of empathy and twisted nature is a clear result of his conception under a love potion, and it is highly unlikely that the same effect would appear in someone's child if the parent was under the influence of a love potion.

Harry Potter's Role with Auror Proficiency

Harry's Professional Background:
As an Auror, Harry Potter would be highly attuned to any strange behavior or spells affecting himself or others. The constant and rapid changes in behavior that a love potion would cause would not go unnoticed. Harry, trained in recognizing magical disturbances, would have been the first to spot any such alterations in his and Hermione's behavior. His expertise in identifying magical threats would have made it nearly impossible for Molly Weasley to control him and Hermione with a love potion for an extended period without it being discovered.

Conclusion

The theory that Molly Weasley used love potions on Harry Potter and Hermione Granger is unsupported by the evidence within the Harry Potter series. The lack of subtle changes in Harry's and Hermione's behavior, the normal behavior of their children, and Harry's role as an Auror all contribute to discrediting this theory. The narrative and magical world created by J.K. Rowling do not support the idea of love potions being used in such a surreptitious manner, making this fan theory unfounded and implausible.