[HPforGrownups] In DH he was "Draco", not "Malfoy": - Was "Draco redeemed?"

[Sharon Hayes]

No: HPFGUIDX 176962

Kat said:

While he didn't redeem himself as a character in
this book (yep, still
a ferrett) <snip>

Sharon:

I was quite dissapointed that Draco didn't redeem
himself more than he did in DH. The seeds were
there and JKR did develop his character  somehwat.
As I said earlier I do think he advanced in leaps
and bounds considering his character in PS and
also considering what he was up against -- his
family, Voldemort, the death eaters.
But I think JKR could have focused more the
redemptions of both Draco and Snape, as to me
these are the two most interesting characters in
the book. Of course the trio of HHR are developed
quite well and are also interesting characters,
but Draco was definiltey one JKR could have had
more fun with. As she wrote him, he was a bit too
predictable.

Speaking of character development, I was also
dissapointed in Ginny. She really ended up just
being a cheer leader type -- more concered about
boys and dating than anything else. Quite a
shallow kind of person that I am surprised that
someone like Harry would be interested in. But
then, he is a teenager, and who can account for16
year old boys hormones?! I thought Luna was a MUCH
better match for Harry.

Just my two cents worth,

Sharon


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