Another choose the character game

[potioncat]

No: HPFGUIDX 187308

Alla wrote:

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> To make a long story short, which character you would trust to watch your back. I suppose it is a test of personal loyalty?
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> And of course the stipulation that you are on the character good side applies and of course please use canon to explain why.
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> The problem with Snape of course that I do not **want** to be on his good side, but he certainly passes this test with flying colours.
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Potioncat:
Good question, Alla. And might I say, you've become more objective about Snape in the past couple of years. <g>

So, the idea is, who would I want to go behind enemy lines with? With the idea they'd be watching my back?

First I'd choose Snape. He's proved his ability to stick to his commitment, to stay cool under pressure and to protect his charge even when he doesn't like him. In Snape's case, you don't have to be on his good side to be protected. (Harry) You don't even have to be on his side. (Draco) But, with one stipulation for Snape---I'd want his mission to be my protection. If his mission was the mission at all costs
I might end up as snake food.

My next choice is Shacklebolt. He managed to stay under cover while right in the forefront. That is, he seemed to manage to stay prominent in the MoM while serving with the Order.

Neville has already proved his worth behind enemy lines. So of course I'd choose him.

Ron comes next. Yes, Ron. He couldn't go with Harry when Harry faced LV, but he kept to the underlying mission in support of Harry. He found the means to destroy the cup, even after the loss of his brother.

Luna would be on the short list, but she is drifty enough to make me a bit nervous. 

Any one missing?
Well, you didn't ask who I "wouldn't" want as my back up. <eg>