Draco's Talents (was: What I think we'll see in the next books and my wishful thinking)

[Aja Fair Romano]

No: HPFGUIDX 31881


On Mon, 17 Dec 2001, Jennifer Boggess Ramon wrote:

> I'm seeing a Hermione-Head Girl, Draco-Head Boy conflict coming up. 

Yeah! Me too! (just kidding) 

I'm interested in the question of whether the Head Boy/ Head Girls are
chosen based purely on grades, Dumbledore's pick, or a group vote of the
teachers.  Although I don't think it likely Malfoy would be the popular
pick, I certainly think he has the intelligence to be Slytherin Prefect
and Head Boy later on.  For all his cruelty, Malfoy is the embodiment of
the cunning, shrewd character described by the Sorting Hat.  I get the
impression that Draco has no problem with his studies, although I can't
think of any specific examples of his doing well academically, other than
Snape's constant praise. 

In the question of how the deck is stacked against the Good Guys, I tend
to see Draco as a wild card.  If he can just get out from under his
father's thumb and think for himself I can foresee him being a valuable
ally--maybe even a double agent for Dumbledore, much like Snape. (I don't
think the affinity between them is purely coincidental.)  Of course,
*much* would have to occur--a manipulation by Lucius that goes too far, or
a scenario in which Harry saves Draco's life, again, another parallel--
before I could see Draco giving Dumbledore his full loyalty.  But if/when
he does, I can't wait to see how he displays his talents in future books.

Aja (a hopeful fan of a redeemed Draco)