He gets a bad rep, but without him the trio wouldn't have firsthand knowledge of someone who grew up in the wizarding world. PLUS HE GAVE HARRY THE FAMILY HE ALWAYS WANTED.
I hate the Voldemort/Hagrid timelines. In Chamber of Secrets, when the Chamber is opened 50 years prior, it puts both of them in their 60s and I just don't see it looking at them.
I also dislike how aged everyone is in the movies, specifically Snape, Lupin and Sirius. They're only supposed to be in the 30s.
They mention that Lupins condition takes a toll on his physical and mental health. And Sirius spent a long time in max security prison for a crime he didn't commit, i'd imagine that would age anyone. As for Snape, I think he could have probably used a better skin care routine, also Alan Rickman was in his 50s when they started filming.
I get that Draco was reared to be a jerkface from jump street. I just would like proof-positive that he did turn out decent and that was doing better by his kids.
I liked Ron. I think it's an excellent point that he contributed all of the background knowledge of the wizarding world that they needed. Hermoine couldn't have gotten EVERYTHING just from a book. He also provides a jovial side to the trio because the other two are just so serious.
As an aside--scoutkate, I can't believe that's your DD! She's so grown and lovely!
I have a soft spot for Draco that I cannot rationally explain. I just feel bad for him.
Draco is easy to feel bad for. He was literally forced into being evil. Sure, he enjoyed the privileges that came with it but he was a kid. And he did help out here and there from day one. Or at least book 2. Save
I think he gets underestimated because he panics easily. And splutters a lot. Which can make someone look dumb. But he's often the voice of reason too. Not as impulsive as Harry and Hermione. Save
I kind of hated all the couples just because I don't like the message that you always end up with someone from high school. Rather than going out and seeing the rest of the world and the people in it first.
I should add all my opinions -- including Dobby -- are based only on the books. Just now seeing the movies.
I remember all the Harry-Draco slash from back while the books were still being published. It was the leading match-up on the internet for a long time, in terms of number of stories posted.
There was a scene in the second movie this weekend where Draco makes an expression just like Obama and it killed me. I need to see if it's a gif.
I kind of hated all the couples just because I don't like the message that you always end up with someone from high school. Rather than going out and seeing the rest of the world and the people in it first.
I assume Rowling knows she's writing these for the YA genre and this trope is hard to shed without readers complaining about closure.
It's weird that everyone marries straight out of high school. Also are the teachers all asexual? The only one who even tried to get some nookie is Hagrid.
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