CHAPTER DISCUSSION: Chapter 9, The Woes of Mrs. Weasley - Discussion Questions

[Arya]

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<vinnia_chrysshallie at y...> wrote: So it looks like head boy is chosen 
by academic achievement. Harry is not really one of the top
students, is he? Draco is probably one, though.

Arya Now:
I disagree about Draco being a top student.  I just reread CoS this 
past weekend and came upon the scene in Borgin and Burkes where Draco 
is eyeing the Hand of Glory.  Paraphrasing here, but after Mr. Morgin 
says, "Best friend of theives ans plunders." Then Lucius says, "I 
would hope my son grows up to be more than a theif or plunder." and 
also says, "Although, if his marks don't improve, I daresay that's 
all he'll be qualified to do."  

This struck me becuase so many people are convinced Draco must be 
clever smart.  I don't think so.  I think this shows us he's not any 
brainier than Harry and probably average at best.  Plus, there's the 
fact he goes around spouting off hs allegiance to the dark side and 
telling Harry Potter he's going to see him dead--he's not too clever 
that Draco.  Nope.

In fact, I'm willing to bet Harry is more likely to be a top student 
than Draco Malfoy, simply because Hermione does help him with his 
homework. Also, his mum and dad were obviously clever as they come 
(Head Boy and Girl!) and brains are genentic to a great point.