[HPforGrownups] Draco

[IAmLordCassandra at aol.com]

No: HPFGUIDX 59806

Bekah writes: 


> Ok, I'm not sure if this question - or thought- has been discussed, 
> although I know quite a lot has been written on the subject of Draco.  Am I the only 
> person that thinks that Draco will turn out to be a good guy in the end?  I 
> have a theory that Lucius will die and it will be because of his association 
> with the dark arts that he is killed.  I think this event will traumatize 
> Draco and make him rethink exactly how great dark arts are.  Either that or 
> maybe someone like HRH or any other good character will save Dracos life causing 
> him to take a different look at his life and the direction it is taking.  I 
> would love to hear any and all opinions on my train of thought.  And if you 
> think it's rediculously stupid please don't send too many howlers LOL!!!!  

Amanda replies: 

I understand this isn't exactly a popular theory, but it's one to 
think about: The idea that Draco may be redeemed solely based upon 
cowardice. We know that Voldemort is becoming stronger, and as is the 
current trend, good tends to prevail upon evil. So, feeding off 
Beckah's post, there's the idea that Draco might rethink his 
involvement in the Dark Arts... if only because he fears for his own 
life.

I have a difficult time seeing Draco as 'redeemed' in the future 
because of some sudden moral development ("Oh! How thoughtless of me! 
Evil's not the way to go at all; it HURTS people!"), likely because 
he's far too self-involved. So I suppose I'm of the opinion that 
Draco just might prove to be more loyal to the side of 'good,' but 
only because he knows Voldemort and his followers will likely be 
defeated.

Me (Cassie) adds: I agree with Amanda. I just can't see a fully redeemed 
Draco. However! I have my own theory that I think works nicely. it's the 'Draco 
becomes a temporary ally' theory.  

I can't predict what will happen exactly, of course, but I have a feeling 
there might be a time when the two enemies will have to work together (much like 
Snape and Black). ^^ 

~Cassie~ 


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