While Molly's friendships are most likely entirely platonic, it's not at all difficult to find moments of subtext in her interactions with Libby and Andrea.
Molly/Libby
- "Howlin Harriet": In this episode, Molly tries to find a human best friend that fits her ideals (which is similar to how someone is trying to find their perfect match). In the end of the episode, Libby fits her ideals, and despite Molly worrying that Libby might not want to be friends with her, it ends with Libby asking Molly if she wants to be friends with her. This scene
alone is similar to a girl asking another girl out which is only fueled when Molly happily hugs her at the proposal.- The way the scene itself plays out, where Libby ends up asking Molly first, parallels the iconic scene from "Knock, Knock, Knockin' on Hooty's Door" in The Owl House where Luz attempts to ask Amity out, only for the latter to beat her to the punch. However, in this case, there is no do-over: Molly immediately accepts her offer.
- "The (Un)natural": When Molly cheers for Libby, Libby completely shifts focus from the ball to smiling at Molly.
- "Mazel Tov, Libby!": Most of the two's interactions throughout the episode comes off as that of girlfriends rather than friends. Some examples include:
- Throughout the episode, Molly's attempts at giving Libby the best bat-mitzvah looks as if she's trying to impress her at points.
- Libby and Molly hold hands while the former gets her candles ready onstage. Molly even comforts Libby by getting her to show her face from her sweater.
- At the end of the episode, Libby tells Molly that she only wanted to hang out with her, no one else at school. Molly promises to get the other guests away and then "be yours for the rest of the night!"
- Also, besides her rabbi, Molly is the only other non-family member Libby is shown to invite to the bat-mitzvah. Granted, she's shy and didn't have that many friends, but still.
- "The Turnip Twist": Libby only makes a cameo during the song but in it, Molly pulls her into the dance she's trying to get the crowd to do, Libby allowing her with a smile on her face.
- "Talent Show": While suggesting a different act for Libby, Molly suggests dancing and goes to briefly dance with the latter, ending it with a twirl and dipping her. At one Point Molly even suggests that they run away together just the two of them◊.
- "Scratch the Surface": In a different context the entire episode could easily be interpreted as Molly harboring a crush on Libby and struggling to hide it and her identity.
- Molly sings a song about how much Libby means to her, how she doesn't want to lose or hurt her and wonders if she should tell her (about Scratch). With one scene featuring Molly somberly looking and leaning on a photo of Libby. Many fans have used screenshots of the song comparing them to the "There is no Heterosexual explanation for this" meme.
- Then there is Scratch who decides to "help" Molly by unfriending Libby while using her phone. Molly shuts him down immediately, changing into a dress◊ with dramatic scenery and lighting as she does. With the colors in the background being compared to pride flags by some fans.
- Molly sings a song
- "Friend-Off" can best be described as Libby in a heated competition with Scratch over Molly. She immediately drops her feud with him upon hearing that Molly is in danger and waste no time in rescuing her friend.
- "Festival of Lights": There's the loving look Molly gives Libby while she's performing on stage.
- "Ready Set Snow": Libby shows Molly about the practice of Hygge which is when family/friends/couples will cuddle with one another to keep warm. The picture shown in her example is of a married man and woman under a blanket. Also Libby basically went to Molly's house while there was heavy snowing in hopes of engaging in Hyggh with her.
- "Home is Where the Haunt Is" despite Libby also coming from a family struggling for money she still pitched in for the fundraiser to help Molly and her family get back their home. Molly tearfully and joyfully embraces her upon learning this.
- In "All Night Plight" there is a scene where a heart shaped contrail◊ appears in the sky as Molly promises Libby that she will make this a night to remember. Molly also takes Libby out into the country just to hang out with her while they wait for the comet.
- In "Molly Vs. The Ghost World," Libby volunteers to take care of Molly's spiritless body and is brushing her hair when she returns with Scratch in tow.
- The fact that Molly called Libby over to help her and they hang out in the former's room. At one point both lay beside each other when their attempts to astral project prove unsuccessful. If you pause at the right moment, Molly gives a Libby a look that makes it seem like she is flirting with her.
- When Molly joyfully embraces her after returning from the ghost world she lifts her◊ off the ground while spinning, resulting in Libby looking notably flustered. Given that the last time a hug like that was featured in a Disney animated series was the one between Luz and Amity in The Owl House episode "Clouds on the Horizon" which aired less than two months earlier, it isn't hard to draw comparisons between the two scenes.
- "Scary Holiday Song": Molly got Libby a kitten for Libby as a holiday present.
- In "Perfect Day" upon seeing Molly sitting in a pothole on tv Libby immediately goes into the pothole by her side and gives her a big hug.
- In "Jinx vs. the Human World" Libby carries around Molly's soulless body even as Brighton is being invaded and in chaos.
Molly/Andrea
- "First Day Frights": Near the end of the episode, Molly gets caught by the entire student body holding an unconscious Andrea on stage, due to Scratch opening the curtains. Out of context, the scene looks as if Molly got outed in front of her school and everyone is reacting to it.
- Molly trying to wake Andrea up
- Molly trying to wake Andrea up
- "Hooray for Mollywood": Andrea is thrilled◊ to work with Molly on a movie. And then we have◊ this scene.
- "The Don't-Gooder": Andrea calling Molly cutie has not gone unnoticed. Molly also keeps Andrea from being humiliated in the end which she is very grateful for.
- "Home is Where the Haunt Is": Andrea not only mobilizes the people of Brighton to save Molly from having to leave, but she also publicly declares Molly her best friend and hugs her.
- Andrea goes so far as to compare their friendship to a geode citing a rough exterior but being something special underneath.
- "A Period Piece": When Molly expresses confusion over Libby's metaphors for trying to subtly reveal that she got her first period at the sleepover, Andrea pinches Molly's cheek affectionately and says "How adorably naïve you are!" before enthusiastically reminding Molly that Libby got her first period.
