Being Good and Evil

[Geoff Bannister]

No: HPFGUIDX 154633

--- In HPforGrownups at yahoogroups.com, "Ken Hutchinson" <klhutch at ...> wrote:
>
> --- In HPforGrownups at yahoogroups.com, "Geoff Bannister" <gbannister10@> wrote:
> >
> > Geoff:
> > I've often said that, speaking from a Christian point of view, Draco 
> > is not irredeemable. There are plenty of real world examples of
> > people who dramatically changed their view of life. I suspect that 
> > Draco could never reach a position of friendship with Harry but 
> > could see that the "light" side of magic is the better way forward.
> > 
> > I certainly wouldn't write him off, until I see what JKR has is store 
> > for him.

Ken;
> When I read this I immediately thought of Saul the great persecutor
> of Christians who became Paul, the Apostle of Christ, on the road
> to Damascus. Draco's conversion would be no more dramatic if 
> that is JKR's plan for him. And I don't think that Paul and Peter were
> ever the best of friends after his conversion so a "converted" Draco 
> that still disliked Harry would fit the mold.

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Geoff:
I was in fact thinking of St.Paul, among others, when I wrote this. I have 
made reference to Saul of Tarsus and his conversion several times before, 
in messages 131628, 137071 and 146801 when I have been commenting 
on the question of redemption, usually in respect of our dear friend 
Mr.Malfoy Jr.