[HPforGrownups] Re: Defending Percy ( was Percy Weasley )

[Sherry Gomes]

No: HPFGUIDX 105054

Pam:
On a positive note, one time I actually really *liked* Percy was in 
GoF after the 2nd task, when he "looked very white and somehow much 
younger than usual" and "came splashing out to meet [Harry & Ron]."

This was an episode in which Percy's love for his family (Ron) 
outweighed his concern about his own public appearance (how silly he 
might look splashing around in his robes).

Pam

Sherry now

And in CoS, he was shaken and white and drawn--can't remember the exact
words--over Ginny being taken to the chamber.  I am still believing that
there is hope for Percy.  I'm not ready to give up on him.  i've seen
flashes of great love and loyalty to his family in him, and I'm expecting
something to happen to bring him back.  One of my favorite scenes with
Percy--I almost wrote memories!--is of he and Ginny coming through the
barrier to platform 9 and three quarters at a run.  I like the image of
Percy running with his little sister, probably laughing with her over the
fun of it.  I think he was wrong and misguided in OOTP, but I think he'll
turn out ok in the end.

Sherry g