Wand question and Malfoy

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No: HPFGUIDX 33986

--- In HPforGrownups at y..., "jklb66" <jklb66 at y...> wrote:
> Mommy picking out Draco's wand while he was busy with a robe 
fitting; 
> it is SO revealing of Draco Malfoy.  Style is more important than 
> substance.  What is the MOST important purchase a young 
wizard/witch 
> makes when going off to school? The wand.  Does Draco want to be 
> bothered?  No, getting his robes to look just right is more 
> important!  We see this again and again with Malfoy.  

Wow, what a brilliant observation! I am more and more intrigued by 
the character of Draco. I really don't know how your observation fits 
in with my theory of his future (to summarize my earlier postings, I 
think he will fight against LV not because he will be redeemed but 
because he is nobody's slave [whereas his father is basically an LV 
lackey]).

But I've taken the liberty of making a short list of other Draco 
actions that back up your statement:

- His harping on Ron's poverty is often more based on appearances 
than substance (shoddy house, broken wand, sloppy robes).
- He picks on Hermione's teeth, IIRC
- The braggadocio about the Slytherin brooms, when he himself is a 
lousy Seeker
- I even include the fact that he hangs around with the goons Crabbe 
and Goyle. They are undoubtedly idiots, which makes him appear all 
the wiser by default.

Anyway, good observation!

A Barkeep in Diagon Alley