Traitors - Analysis of Percy

[huntergreen_3]

No: HPFGUIDX 87105

Diana L. writes:
> I actually don't see Percy as ESE or as a spy working for
> Dumbledore. I see him as an extremely ambitious, power-hungry fool
> willing to lick Fudge's boots for the chance of advancement in his
> work. .... And those traits wouldn't have put him in Slytherin,     
> either.

K replied:
>>Uh, yes they would. Ambition is one of the main traits listed for
Slytherins, along with being a pure-blood. So actually he'd fit right 
in.
[snip]
*who would like to point out that the requirements for being in 
Slytherin do not include being an arrogant, Voldemort following prat -
 it just looks that way sometimes*<<

HunterGreen:
Then why *wasn't* he put in Slytherin? I will certainly agree that he 
has shown bravery, but Percy is *much* more ambitious than he is 
brave. It makes me think there is *some* element of choice with the 
sorting hat; perhaps like Harry he *asked* not to be put in 
Slytherin, if only because his two older brothers were already in a 
different house. I think he qualifies for both houses, but much more 
to Slytherin.

Also, on the subject of Percy, there was a fantastic post about a 
month or so ago analyzing him, its messege #85244 under the 
heading 'Re: Percy Weasley under Lucius' Imperius Curse?'


-HunterGreen.