[HPforGrownups] Re: MAC*

[Lee Kaiwen]

No: HPFGUIDX 180015

Geoff Bannister blessed us with this gem On 19/12/2007 19:42:

> I woul disagree with you about listing Dolores Umbridge as your MAC*
> nominee.

I hadn't jumped into this discussion until mostly because I haven't had 
the time, but partly because I was torn between several options for 
reasons I couldn't put my finger on.

For myself, I'd subdivide MAC into IMAC and UMAC -- Intentionally and 
Unintentionally Most Annoying Characters. In the IMAC category, I think 
it's a toss-up between Skeeter and Umbridge. However, Skeeter was 
*supposed* to be annoying, and I think at times JKR over-wrote the 
character, to the point of caricature. This was majorly detrimental in 
DH, where I found Harry's credulity toward Skeeter's book rather, well, 
incredulous, given his personal experience with her modus operandum. 
This had the effect of rendering the whole "What's the truth about DD?" 
plotline a major annoyance for me; obviously not the effect JKR intended.

In the category of Unintentally Most Annoying Character, I'd have to go 
with Harry himself, for the above reason, and other reasons 
well-discussed by others.

As for Most Loathsome Character, I'd go with Bellatrix. I think JKR did 
a great job with her character. Far most loathsome than Voldemort himself.

My favorite character has to be Luna. Just love her whackiness.

CJ