Krum (and ferret transfiguration)

[dembeldei]

No: HPFGUIDX 42615

bboy_mn wrote: 

"Draco did not act ferret-like unless the normal nature of ferrets is
to bounce around hallways. Draco had the characteristics of a ferret
(or other general rodents) before he was transformed. I think that's
why Moody selected a ferret, because it was an animal that suited
Draco. I'm mean, the guy has always been a twitchy little ferret in my
book."

Coincidentally enough, ferrets DO bounce-- weasels, ferrets, and 
other mustelids do this bouncy dance when they find prey or a mate or 
are otherwise happy-- but I have to mention, they are not rodents 
(nor do they squeak, are you listening JKR?).  They are carnivores 
and were actually used as rodent control.  (The Pied Piper was a 
ferreteer who called his ferrets to chase out the rats.)  Anyhow, 
Draco's personality has never struck me as that of a ferret (they are 
generally good natured and playful), but I think with the common 
mention of polecats in the books, this was just a great scene to 
read... a classic!

dembeldei