lauren3210

I think the main reason why so many readers identify so strongly with Slytherins, and with Draco in particular, is because we've all been that person, especially as children. We learn via our surroundings, and some people fare better than others in that respect. But we all make mistakes - to err is human, after all. We identify with them because we all have negative qualities, but the existence of those don't make us bad people, and we know that just because those bad qualities exist, it doesn't negate the fact that good qualities must also exist, and we know that within the framework of the text, those good qualities are being ignored, and we want to rectify that. If Harry can have all of the traits that would let him do well in Slytherin and still be a hero, then surely that must mean that some Slytherins exist who also have that ability? And so we transfer that hope onto Draco, who unfortunately was never given the chance to prove that fact for us.

And I agree, opinions and experiences are a part of the cognitive process, and therefore we will always come across people who will interpret things differently to us. People will always agree and disagree over things, and when it comes to opinions, no one person will ever be right.

Thanks for reading, sweetie! <3