The Importance of being Draco Malfoy

[sophierom]

No: HPFGUIDX 114076

ChrisT writes:
> 
> Malfoy's upbring though spoilt is also of a arroagant nature. This 
> much is obvious, but I cannot see how he will change in anyway, 
> especially go against his father, who in my opinion he idolises as 
> much (if not more than Tom Riddle). Malfoy, in simple terms, will
be 
> on the opposite side to Harry come the end of the series. I cannot 
> see how it could be any other way.
> 
> A more speculative thought is that there will be a forced 
> confrontation between Harry and Malfoy either at school or before
the 
> final showdown (however that does pan out). Possibly even after
Harry 
> has defeated Riddle if he does, (I have already mentioned my
thoughts 
> on the ending in an aptly named post The End).
> 
> Anyone care to give their reasons for or against my ideas?

Sophierom:

I agree that Draco is unlikely to become a "good" guy by the end of
the series.  As others 
have pointed out, there is just too little time left in the books to
develop a convincing 
change of heart by Draco.  

That being said, I'm not so sure about the big showdown. Oh, I
wouldn't  be surprised if 
one happened, I suppose, but it seems that Draco is becoming less and
less a real foe to 
Harry as the threat of Voldemort grows.  In the early books,
especially in CoS when the 
Trio suspects Draco of being the Heir of Slytherin, he seemed to be a
real threat.  Also, 
Harry's adventures in books 1,2, and even most of 3 were dangerous,
yes, but not 
emotionally tramautic.  

But now, as Harry grows up and he faces serious, emotional issues
(death, betrayal, 
responisbility of saving the wizarding wold, etc.),  Draco seems to
be more of a stupid 
school-yard bully with his two stupid sidekicks; he's become a
skinnier, magical version of 
Dudley.