Harry and Draco

[meboriqua at aol.com]

No: HPFGUIDX 17411

--- In HPforGrownups at y..., hfakhro at n... wrote:
 So why would Draco, being as we've established, not a 
> complete dunce, and knowing who Harry Potter is, seriously presume 
to 
> draw him into his circle of friends - Potter, Malfoy, Crabbe and 
> Goyle!! Does he think he can show Harry the light or something?>

Hi!

I have also thought about this quite a bit, and the other posts 
already said much of what I thought about Draco's desire to befriend 
Harry, but I'll add a bit more.

It was mentioned that Draco really wanted to be friends with "the 
famous Harry Potter".  In GoF when Viktor Krum sits near Draco at the 
Slytherin table, Draco was looking very self-satisfied, as if Viktor 
was actually interested in Draco.  Draco is a spoiled boy who has been 
raised to think he is pretty darned special.  He seemed to think that 
Harry would have happy to associate with him.  Yes, eleven year olds 
are not too perceptive, but Draco was obviously raised to believe that 
some people are better than others.  Harry is known by many as the 
best.

My most obvious comment is how wildly jealous of Harry Draco is.  When 
Harry over hears Draco and dad talking in CoS, it is clear that Draco 
whines about Harry all the time.  He is jealous of Harry's talent at 
Quidditch, his friends, his fame...  It is if he consumed with Harry.  
Draco always finds an opportunity to approach Harry.  I wonder how 
Draco would respond if Harry extended the hand of friendship to him.  
Would he be eager to take it?  Jealousy stems from a desire to have 
what someone else has.  Harry seems to have quite a few things that 
Draco wants, but I wonder why.  Draco is the boy who has 
everything(?).

Any other thoughts on this would be much appreciated.  :-)

--jenny from ravenclaw***************************