Possible Weasley Death Eaters

[Christina Davis]

No: HPFGUIDX 27254

> >--- In HPforGrownups at y..., cynthiaanncoe at h... wrote:

<<JKR has definitely gone out of her way to say in interviews that
Ginny will have a bigger part in OoP.  However, I think it would have
to be Percy that would be questionable.  Once in Diagon Alley, they
found him reading a book called "Prefects Who Gained Power" (remember
that Quirrell said in SS that Voldemort showed him that there was no
good and evil - only power and those too weak to seek it - sorry
don't have direct quote).  Also, in GoF, Ron makes many references to
Percy's ambition.  He was concerned that Percy would turn in Fred and
George if they were doing something illegal.  Also, at the end of
GoF, Dumbledore is setting up some major rule breaking at the MoM and
we all know how much Percy likes rules :).  I think enough stuff was
set up to at least put Percy's loyalty in question.

As far as Ginny is concerned, she was "possessed" by Tom Riddle, but
how is that different from Harry having a part of Voldemort in him
from the failed curse?  I'm not sure that her possession would be a
problem - maybe it will give her an advantage in helping (I just
can't stand the thought of Ginny going to the dark side :).>>

I think you made many really valid points here and I agree that I don't want 
to see any Weasley make the switch, especially Ginny who I've developed 
quite the soft spot for.  But if a Weasley should go over she's one of the 
few I can almost see it making sense for.  IMHO the breakdown is:

Arthur&Molly: Both seem completely devoted to the Ministry and their hatred 
of Lucius Malfoy and other Deatheaters would make it seemingly impossible 
for either to plausabily switch over.

Bill & Charlie: My wildcards.  We honestly don't know all that much about 
them to make any sort of judgement.  On the surface they seem like good, law 
abiding people but both have spent a great deal of their adulthood away from 
the family and their lives, their friends and the world they live in is not 
something the reader has a heck of a lot of knowledge on.

Percy: He wasn't someone I would orginally pick as a possible defector but 
I've been reading the posts about his lust for power with great interest and 
I have to admit they've swayed me.  If he gets fustrated enough with 
Dumbledore's rule breaking and is approached by the right person in the 
right way then I can see the possibility of him being lured into Voldemort's 
camp

Fred & George: The twins are the epitome of politicaly apathetic youth.  
They seem content to enjoy life and I think it would take something very 
major and very tramutic for them to be so stirred they'd leave their 
lifestyle behind.  The only Weasleys I see less likely to become Death 
Eaters are their parents.

Ron: Ron is an interesting case.  He's headstrong, emotional and highly 
devoted and right now all of his energy is focused on helping Harry Potter 
bring down Voldemort and his minions.  However Ron also has a high capacity 
for jealousy and an enormous inferioty complex and both of these make him 
vulnerable.  As has been stated here his thoughts and plans tend towards the 
spontantous side of things and if caught in the wrong situation this could 
lead to trouble.

Ginny: I've already stated my theory on Ginny but to recap I do see her as a 
possible defector.  I don't want that to happen and I don't think being 
possessed by Tom Riddle makes her an immediate or obvious case but it does 
at least cause me to pause and think.  It is true that Harry's connection 
with Voldemort through his scar has not stopped him from being Voldemort's 
arch enemy but I don't see why those two situations have to be the same.  
They certainly can be but it's not an absolute in my mind.

In conclusion, I don't want any Weasley to become a Death Eater nor do I 
think it would happen but if JKR wanted to really surprise anyone I think 
the most (out of 9 "really stretching its") realistic would be Ginny, Percy 
or Ron (in that order).

Christy
http://www.thepiratequeen.net

"I plan to make a diorama," said Draco solemnly.
"No," said Lupin patiently, "not that kind of creativity."
"But it'll be an evil diorama. And then Harry can destroy it."
Lupin's voice held a warning tone. "Draco."

         -"Draco Veritas" by Cassandra Claire




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