Subject: Draco's Redemption

[meboriqua at aol.com]

No: HPFGUIDX 23734

--- In HPforGrownups at y..., "Rachelle Elliott" <relliott at j...> wrote:
  
At the current time he is a an insensitive, spoiled,
> cruel-hearted,pure-blooded snob.  But that may not be what he is 
forever. People can grow and change and deserve chances.  Let's let 
time tell.  How many individuals have been given chances or second 
chances:  Lupin, Hagrid, Snape, Black.>

Well said, Rachelle!  I think everyone here has made great points 
about Draco.  In fact, I am not on either side of the issue, even 
though it may appear that I believe Draco will be redeemed.  I just 
think that Draco echoes what he has heard all of his life.  If a child 
is brought up in a house filled with hate, the child will preach hate 
until he is shown otherwise.  

I know I've mentioned this before, but whenever the subject of Draco's 
redemption comes up, I am always reminded of how fast he ran away from 
the figure drinking the unicorn's blood in SS.  Harry did not.  Draco 
has yet to be faced with tragedy and has yet to be the target of hate 
(but he sure was wimpy when he saw a scary sight), so why would he 
think nicer things about Cedric?  I don't think Crabbe and Goyle mean 
more to Draco than Cedric did.  Draco could very well go on to become 
a super duper DE, or he may have a change of heart, much like Snape.  
I'd just like to see Draco faced with some personal difficulties; then 
he may rethink some of the things he has said and done.

Just my two sickles.

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