I still don't like Fleur

[quimpercaradec]

No: HPFGUIDX 135390

Hi, I come from this far-away country across the Channel, apparently 
filled with arrogant people ;-), but I still think Fleur's
behaviour 
extremely rude and insensitive « even » by french standards ;
there 
may be slightly different codes of conduct in each country, but 
those cultural differences don't stretch that far : even in
Paris, 
you're not supposed to speak constantly about yourself,
especially 
in good, rather than listen to other people, nor is it well-thought 
of, when you travel abroad, to criticize everything instead of 
trying to adapt to a new way of life and enjoy it. Fleur has been 
rude to her hosts, from her first meal at Hogwarts (she laughed 
derisively at the mention of Hogwart's comforts) to her last 
Christmas at the Burrow (she spoiled Mrs Weazley's pleasure at 
listening to her favorite singer). What I think least forgivable of 
all is the way she turned Ron down before the Yule Ball ; she could 
have done it without showing contempt, which can be so hurtful, 
especially to a teenager. Even so, she seems to be a good person, 
not as shallow as we would have thought at first ; she shows real 
gratitude to Harry after the second task and that scene at the 
hospital was one of the good surprises of HBP : so good looks are 
not that important to her – but even then, she can't resist
bragging 
about hers. So, despite those qualities, she's still soo
annoying... 

Quimpercaradec
(Please pardon my english, it's only my second language).