Defining Moments (was Re: CHAPDISC: DH32, The Elder Wand

[potioncat]

No: HPFGUIDX 184798


> Alla: 
> But another reason why I am answering is because I wanted to 
mention 
> one of my all time favorite mirrors, even though it is not in this 
> chapter or not in this book.
> 
> I was overjoyed when I heard Slughorn saying "point for your cheek" 
> in HBP to Harry. To me it was such a nice slap to Snape's face, 
even 
> if Snape was not there lol. I loved it and of course remembered 
that 
> disgusting (IMO) first lesson.
> 
> Maybe that is the reason why I like Slughorn so much despite him 
> having some very big flaws, which I fully acknowledge.  Although 
> probably I liked him since his first appearance.


Potioncat:

Oddly enough, this mirrors why I like Snape so much despite his very 
big flaws. It's the moment when Quirrell says Snape hates Harry, but 
has been protecting him that I started to "like" Snape.

"Point for your cheek" is a fun moment, isn't it? It's a neat idea 
giving a student points for being a bit outrageous or for thinking 
outside the box. It reminds me a little of McGonagall giving points 
to the boys for sheer dumb luck.

Alla likes the "cheek" moment because it counters Snape, I just like 
it for the surprise it gives Harry. Either way, I don't like Slughorn 
and I see his actions differently over all. Differences are so much 
fun! 

It's probably just such moments that have caused readers to like or 
dislike a character--as opposed to being indifferent. For example, 
readers seem to really like or really dislike Luna, but to me she's 
just another character. 

Does anyone else have a defining moment that made an impression about 
a particular character, and determined how the reader felt about that 
character?

Potioncat, who deleted an earlier version of this post. I should 
never try to post the moment I get home from vacation.