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beyond_pale in hp_essays

Some random and disconnected thoughts on Narcissa Malfoy

Dec 11, 2005 11:17

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I'm endlessly fascinated by Narcissa, and not quite certain how to count the ways. ( these ideas have been brewing for some time. Content over form... )

characters:malfoy family:narcissa

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sorachi December 11 2005, 17:45:23 UTC

Hmm you make a good point there. Narcissa is definately an interesting character. I've always wondered something, did Narcissa went to school during the same time that Sirius did? Or is she younger/older than them by a lapse?

littlewonder2 January 7 2009, 00:29:17 UTC

I think she's older than Sirius, simply because Lucius was older than Snape; he was around fifth year when Snape started at Hogwarts.

kabal42 December 11 2005, 19:25:16 UTC

I share your fascination with Narcissa. I also agree that she is by far the strongest woman we have yet experienced in the series. I am certain that she has a part to play yet - and probably a defining one, saving her son, for instance, like Lily (another flower) did for Harry.

beyond_pale December 11 2005, 21:32:52 UTC

Although let's not forget mama Crouch when we speak of maternal sacrifice!

kabal42 December 11 2005, 23:19:19 UTC

Very true. So, if we can later add Narcissa to those then we will have the magic number of three.

eir_de_scania December 11 2005, 20:06:41 UTC

Perhaps Narcissa isn't the strongest woman in the series, but she is certainly strong, talented and determined. If she stays in the background, letting Lucius do the public works, it's because she is above dealing with low and vulgar people like Ministers and suchlike.

And I absolutely agree she doesn't have a big ugly tattoo on her slender arm - no way!

_tk421 December 12 2005, 00:24:12 UTC

Brilliant.

Where does it say Narcissa determined Draco's name?

beyond_pale December 12 2005, 00:44:38 UTC

Thanks!

Honestly, it doesn't. This was simply my assumption based on nothing more than the fact that his astronomical name follows Black family convention.

_tk421 December 12 2005, 08:11:34 UTC

Ah right, assuming Narcissas making up for being named after a FLOWER.

tamerterra December 12 2005, 15:33:20 UTC

The Evans' were all named after flowers...

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lessthangreat December 12 2005, 03:18:33 UTC

*bows to the greatness*

I adore Narcissa. Absolutely adore. And I've always been very scattered about why I love her, so I've never really been able to explain it to others, much less myself.

But this has put every single one of my admirable thoughts into perfect order. I cannot thank/admire you enough for posting.

I think I love you.

beyond_pale December 12 2005, 05:19:33 UTC

I think my face just dropped off my skull from the smile your comment gave me.

yeay compliments. I blush!