Does Viktor Krum become an important character?

[ikhendley]

No: HPFGUIDX 118824


I was looking through the polls and glanced into the one that asks 
which minor character will play an important part in future 
developments. I was a little surprised that Viktor Krum did not 
appear in the list. There are reasons he could become more important.

First, he is much taken with Hermione, who is a major character and 
has lots of insider knowledge about what has happened and what is 
happening both at Hogwarts and in the Order. His affection could even 
propel forward a showdown of sorts with Ron, since Ron also is 
attracted to Hermione and hasn't yet learned how to express it. We 
don't learn if Hermione accepted his offer of a summer visit between 
Gof and OotP, but the possibility is not ruled out. She may keep it 
quiet just to stop Ron from teasing her.

Second, in OotP Hermione was in contact with him through long 
letters. Ron even gets upset at her for writing to "Vicky".

Third, in GoF he expressed some distain for Karkaroff, who is a known 
ex-DE. This could create a connection in other parts of the world for 
HRH. Krum is out of school and fully trained (in the DA?) and told 
Hermione that he thinks highly of Harry. We don't know anything about 
his family, but they could be as influential in their area as the 
Malfoys are in theirs.

Fourth, his Quidditch-playing ability is known throughout the WW and 
in some circles it provides him with some credentials.

He is not on the scene in OotP, but he is in contact. Therefore, I 
think a case could be made that he could play a more major role in 
the future.

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