Compassion for Draco?

[clairey at airy-fairy.co.uk]

No: HPFGUIDX 16392

--- In HPforGrownups at y..., Chained By Freedom <screamingsilence at g...> 
wrote:
> Hey,
> With all these posts about Draco, I just had to put in my 2 sickles 
worth.
> Am I the only person in the world that just wants to give Draco a 
big hug and mother him?
> Throughout all 4 books, I can't find one shred of evidence that L. 
Malfoy loves his son, or even cares about him past the whole "keeping 
the family honour" bit. IMVHO, I think that Draco is lonely. When 
he "hurts" his arm because he insulted BuckBeak, I don't think that 
getting Buckbeak killed or whatever was his only reason for acting 
more hurt than he was. I think that he was using it as an excuse, but 
deep down he just wanted compassion. I can't find many parts in the 
books besides that, that really show anyone showing him compassion.
> With a father like L. Malfoy, one would think it would hard to be 
anything than what Draco is. I'm not saying it excuses his behavior, 
but I do think it would be nice in future books to see, in the least, 
glimpses of another side of Draco.
> Once again, this is only my opinion, not to be trashed or told it's 
wrong. OPINION, not fact. Thank you.
> ~Echo
> *proudly -NOT- a nitpicker*
>

Despite my LOVE of Draco, i think he should die (sorry!) fighting Mr 
V. Would Lucius turn away from the dark side (use the force luke)? 
Does he love power and Mr V more than his own son? is Draco the 
illegitimate son of Narcissa and Snape? Do Mr V and Lucius have a 
shamefull past? (know what i mean? lol!) i would really like to 
know.... ok....so maybe the last one is a little far fetched, this is 
a childrens book after all..........

claire

also proudly-NOT-a nitpicker(!)