What would it take to really surprise you?

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--- In HPforGrownups at y..., kristen at s... wrote:
> --- In HPforGrownups at y..., "Christina Davis" 
<sweet_brunette27 at h...> 
> wrote:
> > >--- In HPforGrownups at y..., cynthiaanncoe at h... wrote:
> > >-  That a Weasley will go over to Voldemort.  I don't think I 
> could wrap my mind around that one.  Not even Percy.
> > >- Denise
> > 
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> > I have a feeling, or maybe wish is the better word, that
> > something big is planned for Ginny.  I'd hate for the series to 
> > end with her characterization never going beyond that of a Harry 
> > Potter fangirl.
> > 
> > Christy
> > http://www.thepiratequeen.net

Hi Christy!  I agree; I'd like to see Ginny take more of a "front & 
center" role.  But I'd like it to be more of a H/G ship.... ;)

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>  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 :).  
> Kristen - also a relatively new poster

You've got a good point, Kristen.  As much as that may disrupt my pet 
happy ending (OBHWF), Percy *does* like his rules.  And he 
practically worships Fudge.  And Fudge chose rules and regulations 
over working with Dumbledore at the end of GoF.  I believe that Fudge 
has set himself up; Voldemort could use Fudge's bureaucratic ways to 
lead him into evil.  And Percy could blindly follow Fudge rather than 
help his friends and family.  

Or as you mention, Percy could be swayed by power during these 
uncertain times.  I'd forgotten about Percy and "Prefects Who 
Gained Power".  That has given me more to think about.  And there is 
always the hope that Percy will ultimately be redeemed....
Well spotted!  

- Denise