Scary Characters

[Maria]

No: HPFGUIDX 183695

> Joey:
> I think Bellatrix and Barty Crouch Jr. are also befitting
> nominees for "Scariest character" title.

Cat wrote
> > This thread has been very interesting! Yes I do believe that
> > the Book6/Riddle was indeed scary ...
> <SNIP>
> > But the character that I find truly terrifying is Greyback
> > ... His deliberate, savage, cruel victimization of innocent,
> > helpless children ... he maims them for life ... his
> > deliberate cruelty is so completely unforgivable it makes
> > me shudder.

Maria writes.

I have to agree that Bellatrix and Crouch Jr. are few of the more
crazy people. Bellatrix is so twisted in her own little way, you
know she is completely obsessed with Voldemort. She is considered
one of the more cruel Death Eaters; she is a complete sadist. Her
brief stay in Azkaban only served to loosen the knot.

Greyback is scary because of his barbaric way of life, taking joy
in targeting the innocent kids.  He has lost all humanity and is
more compelled by his animal instincs and desires...for humans.
Quote:

['Reckon she'll let me have a bit of the girl when she's finished
with her?' Greyback crooned, as he forced them along the
corridor. 'I'd say I'll get a bite or two, wouldnt' you, Ginger?']
Taken from DH, p. 375 British Verison. Greyback is speaking of
Hermione; Now this is just creepy. 'A bite or two' can have both
sexual and cannibalistic associations.

As for another character I believe is frightening is Lucius Malfoy.
Though not in the same way as Bellatrix or Greyback. Lucius is
intimidating due to the influence and power he has in Wizarding
society. Lucius often resorts to bribery and blackmail to get what
he wants. The kind of power he holds over the government and
Minister is what makes him an intimidating and formidable opponent.
You do not want to get on the wrong side of this man. Of course,
there is always the fact that he is also a sadist.

As for Voldemort? I found him most disturbing in the 1st chapter
of DH.