Draco vs Ron (Was Re: Musings on Draco0

[jenny_ravenclaw]

No: HPFGUIDX 35397

--- In HPforGrownups at y..., "gideoner4" <gideoner4 at y...> wrote:
 
> Still, I am intrigued by the slapping incident PoA, where Hermione  
slapped Draco and all Draco did was mutter "c'mon" to his two thugs  
and left.  In all honesty, I haven't got a clue what's Draco's motive  
behind that. Was he simply scared of Hermione? Or maybe he did not 
> want to cause trouble?>

I'd say he was quite afraid of what Hermione might do to him next.  
I'd put my money on Hermione without hesitation if she and Draco were 
to go at it.  Even Draco's father mentions her marks to Draco in CoS; 
she's got quite a reputation for being a clever witch already.
  
> But we don't know if he's abused physically. We don't know what kind 
> of father Lucius is to him.>

I can't understand why so many people speculate that Draco may be 
abused physically.  Where is the evidence of that?  Lucius is 
disappointed in his son's performance in his classes; very parental 
and caring, IMO.  Lucius and Narcissa are also very giving - Draco 
gets the best brooms to fly with and lots of sweets from home.  He is 
well protected by his parents.  I'm not saying his parents are great; 
Draco is spoiled and being taught quite well to hate, but that does 
not translate to me that his parents hit him.

As far as Draco's redemption goes, I believe the possibility is most 
definitely there, but I've said why many times.  I don't want to 
repeat myself too much.  :-)

--jenny from ravenclaw *************************