Harry taking credit for what he didnt do...

[juli17 at aol.com]

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TheMuffinMan writes:

> 
> I know this is only a small little thing, but it has always bothered me what 
> Harry said to Draco at the end of Book 5:
> 
> "'You're going to pay,' said Malfoy in a voice barely louder than a 
> whisper,'I'm going to make you've done to my father...'
> 
> 'Well, I'm terrified now,' said Harry sarcastically,'I s'pose Lord 
> Voldemort's Just a warm up act for you three...'"
> 
> The way Harry gloats in front of Draco, He tries to make it seem like HE 
> fought Voldie, when really when faced with the dark lord he froze up and had to 
> be saved by Dumbledore! I've always hated the fact that Harry said this, im 
> not sure why, but ive kind of lost a little respect in Harry after this. SO 
> whats everyone's opinion in this??
> 

I guess this is another example of how we each have our own perspective.
I interpreted this passage quite differently. To me, Harry was comparing
the relative fearsomeness of Draco and his cronies versus Lord Voldemort.
I didn't perceive Harry's comments as a reference to his own ability/courage 
or lack thereof in Voldemort's presence. It was just Harry's way of telling 
Draco he was a feeble second to Voldemort in the threat department. 

Julie 



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