Bathroom scene again WAS: Re:Weasley Family Dynamics/To t...

[eviljunglechicken]

No: HPFGUIDX 164995

> >>Alla:
>> To me  the self defense implies that nothing else can be done, period. <<

> >>Sherrie:
>> Actually, it means the perp couldn't (or didn't try to) think of anything else that COULD be done.  A Shield Charm? << <snip>

> >>Alla:
>> Actually he was slipping on the floor when he finally used Sectusemptra, so I see it as a last desperate attempt to defend himself.<< <snip>


eviljunglechicken:
So, somehow it is easier to whip out a curse while he is slipping
which he has never attempted (but one that the readers are told he
wants to try) rather than one of the ones he practiced and taught to
other students.  Sorry, but I don't follow that reasoning.

It seems like going with what you are familiar with and are
experienced with would be what would come to mind, especially in a
defensive mode.  I'd use something I knew would protect me.

> >>Alla:
>> Sectusemptra is not the best choice, sure, but I see nothing strange that when he is down, he would use the curse that he remembers marked for enemies. <<

eviljunglechicken:
It's the marked "for enemies" exactly which have him reaching for this particular curse.  He is in a fight with someone he has been at odds with for years and the adrenaline is pumping.  He wants to hurt Draco because of their history.

If all he was interested in was just defending himself, he could have
used one of the charms, jinxes, hexes mentioned by Sherrie; but he
doesn't merely want to defend, he wants to attack.

I guess it's not strange that he would reach for this curse as he has
used crucio as well.

eviljunglechicken