I too sometimes wonder if he was originally primed for a redemption arc, until JKR became "concerned" with the fangirls and wanted to make a point?
Once you've thought it, you can't unthink it, right?
FWIW I actually DON'T think she probably swerved from a different path for Draco, but the way she flirts with redemption for Draco and then pulls back does make you wonder. And she did surprise me, often, with the way she steered Draco - Fiendfyre and the aftermath, yes, crying for Crabbe! These were wonderful insights and I'm in awe of her skill at giving these glimpses into a more complex character and not always following a predictable story arc.
We must set up a date for your Draco feels and mine, who knows what might happen!
My Draco feels are totally twirling their moustaches at yours in a rakish fashion, baby. ♥
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Date: 2014-11-26 01:57 pm (UTC)Once you've thought it, you can't unthink it, right?
FWIW I actually DON'T think she probably swerved from a different path for Draco, but the way she flirts with redemption for Draco and then pulls back does make you wonder. And she did surprise me, often, with the way she steered Draco - Fiendfyre and the aftermath, yes, crying for Crabbe! These were wonderful insights and I'm in awe of her skill at giving these glimpses into a more complex character and not always following a predictable story arc.
We must set up a date for your Draco feels and mine, who knows what might happen!
My Draco feels are totally twirling their moustaches at yours in a rakish fashion, baby. ♥