Moodboard: Draco Malfoy
My father will hear about this!
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone by J.K. Rowling
I wanna cry now, because Draco Malfoy was actually a polite boy making small talk with a stranger he didn’t even know if he was a pureblood or not. But then his family ways and teachings kicked in and all because of his upraising he became the way he was. It honestly breaks my heart that he lost all those years.
Happy 35th Birthday, Draco. May you be a better man:)
NO BUT DO YOU WANT TO HEAR MY THEORY FOR THIS SCENE
This doesn’t comply with the books, I realize, but it doesn’t exactly not comply either.
Why would Malfoy rip a page out of a random book? If he wanted the book, he could have just bought the book himself. He’s not poor, his family doesn’t discourage learning. He chooses to rip a particular page with a pointed glance out of a book. Why?
Think of what this and Dobby’s actions of warning have in common: Lucius Malfoy. The one who was apparently talking freely of the dangers that would face the Muggle borns this year. I think Draco knew more about what was going on, or at least figured more out, than he let on to his friends. Why? He was worried.
How does this connect to the ripped paper? How did Harry and Ron find out about the basilisk? How did Hermione?
A ripped piece of paper on basilisks.
Now we’re to assume that Hermione found this in a library book and promptly ripped it out to take with her.
But why would Hermione, with her love and care for books almost on par with the librarian, rip a page out of a book she could have just checked out? My guess is she didn’t find it in the library.
My guess is Draco somehow slipped her the piece of paper that he ripped out of a book before school started, detailing the monster he knew was in the Chamber.
He slipped Hermione the paper somehow, whether by leaving it on her desk or planting it in her bag. He tried to warn them, as best he could.
HOLY SHIT
I always wondered why they so importantly showed Malfoy ripping the page from the book. It was strange to me. Yes he’s destructive but honestly there is no point in showing that. But you’re right- Hermione would NEVER rip out a page of a book- this makes so much sense.
THE EPIPHANY I JUST HAD.
#mindblown
Draco Malfoy saving Harry’s ass and throwing him his wand.
WHY WHY WAS THIS CUT?!
These characters are gorgeous, you know why? Because they’re, essentially, the same boy on opposite sides of the track.
They’re both forced into impossible situations. Draco is forced into Lord Voldemort’s inner circle by his father’s actions and is being pushed and threatened to do things he’d rather not. Harry is forced into a confrontation and destiny he doesn’t want by a prophecy and Voldemort’s actions.
Both are deeply passionate and defensive of their Hogwarts house. Arguably, they both embody the core values of each house. Draco is incredibly sly and cunning and ambitious, desperate to get what he wants. Harry is desperately brave and reckless and courageous. They’re both leaders of their house and even play the same position on their Quidditch teams.
Both boys are famous and influential. Draco has his family’s name and his family’s wealth. Harry has his fame and reputation.
Both boys are used in the war. Harry is used by Dumbledore, prepared and trained to fight Voldemort, manipulated (to a certain degree) into some of his choices. Draco is used by Voldemort to kill Dumbledore, possibly expose Severus as a spy, etc.
There are differences, of course, but, these are, essentially, the same fucking character split into two and pitted against each other—light and dark explored. Bless you JKR.
I have come to accept that the Potter feels will never cease.

sherlockholmeshasleftthelibrary:
Made a wrong turn Once or twice
Dug my way out Blood and fire
Bad decisions That’s alright
Welcome to my silly life
Mistreated
Misplaced
Misunderstood
Miss no way it’s all good
It didn’t slow me down
Mistaken
Always second guessing
Underestimated
Look I’m still around
Pretty, pretty please
Don’t you ever, ever feel
Like you’re less than
Fucking perfect
Pretty, pretty please
If you ever, ever feel like you’re nothing
You’re
fucking perfect
perfect
to me
Hey you,
guess what?
and
also
Never forget that <3
Never let anyone make you feel less than perfect.
xo
oh my god i thought this was gonna be one of those sad fandom posts but it was so much better
I’m just… I’m… God. It’s so fucking beautiful and I don’t know what to say. This is perfect. You’re all perfect.