The first thing that struck me, is that both Snape and Draco fired of a curse at James and Harry, respectively, while their backs were turned.
That's a good point, yes there are quite a few similarities between these two scenes that I hadn't thought of. Draco is also bounced into the air, and Snape is levitated. Not to mention that the ferret scene is the worst Draco-humiliation so far. I mean, sure the attacks at the end of OotP and GoF are more violent, but it seems that they would probably be less humiliating for Draco in that a) not the entire school is looking on, b) like in the Pensieve scene most onlookers seem to pretty much be of the mind "yay for tormentor". Also, it hadn't occurred to me until you brought the scenes up, but McGonnagall=Lily!:D Draco is "saved by a girl" too, though I guess it's less humiliating because it is at least a teacher with authority, and not a peer with a bloodline he looks down upon (who seems to have ulterior motives).
Also, this is really weird, but their appearances mirror each other - Draco is blond and pale eyed, while Snape is black haired and dark eyed. I'm sure this doesn't mean anything, but I thought it was interesting all the same.
Same with their families - I assumed that Snape's family wasn't exactly very rich, while Draco's is. (Or maybe really isn't, depending on if my deranged theories get a mention in the future books. ;p).
This is also true, it's like with all the parallels JKR uses; they're never clear-cut, they always contain both similarities and complete opposites. It's one thing that I like about her writing. It means that it won't be predictable since one character never exactly parallels the other, we can never know in advance what, exactly, they will parallel.
And, just out of curiosity, what do you think will happen with Draco - just tell me straight up what you think might happen.
Honestly? I really don't know. The only thing I'm pretty much certain about is that I think he will go dark. In the sixth book, I think. He will have done something that will merit the word "redemption" by the end of the series. But then, what will happen? Will he get redeemed? Possible. Will he die? Possible as well. I think it's "either or" there, to be frank, I don't think it's likely that he both survives and remain on the dark side.
And, what do you hope will happen with him?
Well, I want him to get "redeemed", of course!;D Well, seriously, I am conflicted. The rational part of me just wants him to get a compelling story, which he can totally get even if he dies. But the emotional part of me just wants him to be happy, compelling story be damned!;D
That's a good point, yes there are quite a few similarities between these two scenes that I hadn't thought of. Draco is also bounced into the air, and Snape is levitated. Not to mention that the ferret scene is the worst Draco-humiliation so far. I mean, sure the attacks at the end of OotP and GoF are more violent, but it seems that they would probably be less humiliating for Draco in that a) not the entire school is looking on, b) like in the Pensieve scene most onlookers seem to pretty much be of the mind "yay for tormentor". Also, it hadn't occurred to me until you brought the scenes up, but McGonnagall=Lily!:D Draco is "saved by a girl" too, though I guess it's less humiliating because it is at least a teacher with authority, and not a peer with a bloodline he looks down upon (who seems to have ulterior motives).
Also, this is really weird, but their appearances mirror each other - Draco is blond and pale eyed, while Snape is black haired and dark eyed. I'm sure this doesn't mean anything, but I thought it was interesting all the same.
Same with their families - I assumed that Snape's family wasn't exactly very rich, while Draco's is. (Or maybe really isn't, depending on if my deranged theories get a mention in the future books. ;p).
This is also true, it's like with all the parallels JKR uses; they're never clear-cut, they always contain both similarities and complete opposites. It's one thing that I like about her writing. It means that it won't be predictable since one character never exactly parallels the other, we can never know in advance what, exactly, they will parallel.
And, just out of curiosity, what do you think will happen with Draco - just tell me straight up what you think might happen.
Honestly? I really don't know. The only thing I'm pretty much certain about is that I think he will go dark. In the sixth book, I think. He will have done something that will merit the word "redemption" by the end of the series. But then, what will happen? Will he get redeemed? Possible. Will he die? Possible as well. I think it's "either or" there, to be frank, I don't think it's likely that he both survives and remain on the dark side.
And, what do you hope will happen with him?
Well, I want him to get "redeemed", of course!;D Well, seriously, I am conflicted. The rational part of me just wants him to get a compelling story, which he can totally get even if he dies. But the emotional part of me just wants him to be happy, compelling story be damned!;D
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Snape seems to be on rather good terms with McGonnagall. :D
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