Draco Malfoy is one of the most iconic characters in the Harry Potter series. He is the son of a wealthy and powerful wizarding family, and he is often portrayed as a villain. But is Draco Malfoy really as bad as everyone makes him out to be?
The answer is complicated. On the one hand, Draco Malfoy is certainly not a good person. He is arrogant, cruel, and often bullies other students. He is also a Death Eater, a follower of Voldemort, and is willing to do whatever it takes to protect his family’s reputation.
On the other hand, Draco Malfoy is not entirely evil. He is loyal to his family and friends, and he is willing to stand up for what he believes in. He also shows moments of kindness and compassion, such as when he helps Harry and Hermione escape from the Death Eaters in the Deathly Hallows.
Ultimately, Draco Malfoy is a complex character. He is not a hero, but he is not entirely evil either. He is a flawed individual who is capable of both good and bad. He is a product of his upbringing and environment, and his actions are often a reflection of his upbringing.
So, is Draco Malfoy as bad as everyone makes him out to be? The answer is no. He is a complex character who is capable of both good and bad. He is not a hero, but he is not entirely evil either. He is a flawed individual who is capable of both good and bad.
The theme of choice is a recurring motif in JK Rowling’s Wizarding World. From Lily’s sacrifice and refusal to abandon her son to Harry making the choice to sacrifice himself, it all comes full circle. Rowling smartly subverts expectations by letting even the most villainous of characters choose their fates. So, when we see Draco Malfoy hesitating to confirm whether the swollen abomination of a face in front of him is Harry Potter’s, we get a glimpse that Draco may not be as bad as we thought.
Now, of course, I don’t mean to make excuses for his past behavior. Sympathizing with a character too much and ignoring their flaws can certainly result in a toxic obsession. For one, Draco’s use of the term “Mudblood” to put those he believes beneath him is certainly appalling. An argument can be made that he was indulged and spoilt by his pureblood parents, but it shouldn’t be used to excuse his actions.
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Too Late?
For all his bullying and entitlement, I certainly did feel sorry for all Draco went through in Half-Blood Prince. His inability to and hesitation to cast an Unforgivable spell, and rip his soul apart by committing the act of murder was certainly an indication that maybe, just maybe he could be redeemed.
If there’s something that can be said about the Malfoys is the fact that they love each other. That, in itself, isn’t worthy of redemption but at the same, it does imbue them with some humanity. But perhaps, with the right person to guide, he certainly could have become a good man.
And you know what? I think he did. Maybe not change completely, but I’m sure he saw the error of his ways. For one, Draco married Astoria Greengrass, who despised the pureblood dogma of supremacy despite being a Slytherin herself.
The Slytherin name certainly does cast into doubt a person’s moral compass, but then again we’ve seen countless examples of Slytherins doing the right thing. Leta Lestrange sacrificed herself to save the only people who were her true family and just like her Draco Malfoy refused to give up Harry and his friends, perhaps as a way make up for his mistakes.
Maybe this was Rowling’s message all along? That people can change despite a lifetime of mistakes. It may not erase the trauma of the past but it may just bring about a better future.
