Draco's bigotry and leadership

[a_svirn]

No: HPFGUIDX 144695

> Betsy Hp:
> Which is why Harry often enjoys the long journey to Hogwarts with 
> Dean and Seamus.  Wait, erm... Lavander and Parvati?  You were 
> saying... <g>  

a_svirn:
Did he enjoy the ride with Neville and Luna in OOP? I seem to recall 
he bitterly resented being seen in their company. 

> Betsy Hp:
> I've said it before, literature is not anthropology.  If an author 
> chooses to show us something, the very fact she took the time to 
> write it suggests a certain significance.  While, yes, Draco must 
> bump into his fellow Slytherins all the time, JKR *chose* to have 
> the mab show him with Pansy and Blaise.  

a_svirn:
Oh, I think it's significant alright. Here we have a long 
anticipated Slytherin who is not in hurry to join Voldemort. And he 
does seem smarter than Draco.