[HPforGrownups] Percy

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No: HPFGUIDX 25035

In a message dated Wed, 29 Aug 2001 12:15:13 AM Eastern Daylight Time, "Amber ?" <inviziblegirl at hotmail.com> writes:

> 

> And I'd also like to point out that ANY character in the HP books right now 
> can be sorely tested as well. Nobody's perfect, they all have their achilles 
> heel. I firmly believe that when presented with all the information, Percy 
> will stand strongly on the side of the "right". I don't think he'd even 
> consider joining Voldemort's side for a moment; he might be tricked into 
> making a bad choice or forced but I don't believe he'd knowingly do it.
> 
Exactly!  At least we know what Percy's Achilles heel is, that he is only secure when he knows all the rules and how to follow them and that he needs to feel he's in contol.  How will Ron's desire to outshine his brothers and not be poor be used against him?  What about Neville's deep fears and desire for revenge?  Hermione is passionately devoted to her causes, with little perspective on context and shades of gray.  And Harry could be tricked into fighting an unworthy battle, with disastrous results.  Even our virtues (loyalty, bravery, love of beauty, generosity) can be turned against us by evildoers, and nobody is immune.  JKR knows this, and I believe she'll write it.

Diane in PA