[HPforGrownups] Percy and the family row : characterisation matters

[Magda Grantwich]

No: HPFGUIDX 128320

--- deborahhbbrd <hubbada at unisa.ac.za> wrote:

> Percy has already hurt his parents, and he
> knows that, but his pride will not allow him to apologise or
> explain, especially since he believes he is in the right. 
> Similarly, though with more justice, Arthur and Molly can't 
> apologise to him because they know they're in the right. Of such 
> are family feuds made.)

The thing is, from Percy's POV, Arthur and Molly have suddenly,
without any warning, changed the rules on him.  He's made a school
career out of being the Good Son, and being praised for it by his
parents, especially Molly, and having his life made difficult for it
by the twins.  And I'm willing to bet that Molly's the kind of mom
who's ambitions for her kids are pretty intense and not the kind of
thing she keeps to herself around the Burrow.  

Percy's in for a heck of a climbdown in the next book.

Magda


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