Draco and jealousy(Was: Weasleys and the Problem of Money)

[leopardskinqueen <klc3@st-andrews.ac.uk>]

No: HPFGUIDX 48110


> 
> I mean, there is a lot more to a good life than having lots and lots of
> money. And I wouldn't be surprised that being all of Draco's horrible
> insults to the Weasley family, he's not a wee bit jealous of having
brothers
> and sisters who love each other and their parents so much.
> 
> Suzanne


This is something that I have always considered to be a primary
motivating factor behind Draco's nastiness to Harry, Ron and Hermoine.

His initial dislike of Ron is caused by his father's opinion of the
Weasley family, and Hermione because she is Muggle-born. His grudge
against Harry is begun by Harry's rejection of his offer to introdue
him the the 'right sort' of wizarding families.

But why does he continue to concentrate on these three so much?
Because they are all rich in things he wants: Ron's large, loving
family, Harry's fame and reputation, and Hermione's academic
brilliance. They also have the strong friendship of each other. 

Throughout the books, I have got the impression that Lucius doesn't
think much of his son, and sees him more as a tool, someone to carry
on the family name and traditions, and not as a son. And I also do not
think he has any real friendships- Crabbe and Goyle are just brainless
minions, and although Pansy Parkinson seems to like him, as she goes
to the Yule Ball with him and seems genuinely upset when he is injured
by the Hippogriff, I get the impression that, just like Crabbe and
Goyle, he sees her as something to be manipulated and used for his own
purposes. Notice, I said 'something'; I think some of Lucius'
objectifying of people has rubbed off on him.

IMO, the trio are rich in many things Draco would dearly love to have,
and this has added fuel to the fire of his dislike and rivalry of the
three.

-leopardskinqueen