Draco's health (end of book spoiler)

Phud · 07-23-2005, 08:28 AM

I'm rereading now and I noticed that during Slughorn's Christmas party, this is a vampire and he is described as bring thin with dark circles under his eyes (and I noticed he could eat regular food too). Then Draco crashes the party and Harry notices that Draco is looking really haggard with dark circles under his eyes. Now...I don't think Draco is a vampire, but I am wondering if he isn't a werewolf now. His appearance is very similar to Lupins. It was just the vampire description that was so similar to Dracos that got me thinking. And there is that Greyback fellow out there who likes kids...and Draco is obviously afraid of him. What if whatever is on Draco's arm wasn't the dark mark, but a werewolf bite? That would account for some of Draco's disappearances and his appearance. Yeah, it could just be stress, but with so many people saying that there was no way Voldething would make a 16 year old a death eater, it really has me thinking about what was going on with Draco's arm. Well...I'm reading on. It sure would be a slap in Draco's face to suddenly become a "half-breed" like Hagrid and Lupin...

BC-NanceLee · 07-23-2005, 08:32 AM

Wow, good point! You may be onto something there. Yes, there were a lot of throw-away details, like the vampire, Draco's illness, comments on Lila's potionmaking skills, the phoenix singing, that HOPEFULLY will be fleshed out as the story continues.

Brina · 07-23-2005, 10:21 AM

I think I saw somewhere that JKR has dubunked this theory - along with the one about Sanpe being a vampire that has floated around for the longest time. I believe that Draco just wasn't handling the stress very well.

suzq515 · 07-23-2005, 10:49 AM

Where is Draco now and why did it not occur to Harry to ask that question until he was at the funeral??? Harry was so determined to bring Draco down throughout the whole series, yet it does occur to him that Draco is missing!

Sue

Joey · 07-23-2005, 07:05 PM

I think that Draco is a rotten child but not that he's evil at heart. I think the stress of knowing that he's been selected to murder Dumbledore was too much for him. He seems to be falling apart under it and I think that's the reason for his pallor and ill look.

As for Draco not being at the funeral, neither was Snape and I think that Harry would accept that as normal since he now thinks both of them are Death Eaters.

littlecalista · 07-24-2005, 11:16 AM

I had been guessing all through this book that Draco was a werewolf, but by the end I figured I was wrong.

Now I don't know what to think about that!

07-23-2005, 08:28 AM	#1 (permalink)
Phud 10000-15000 post ace of hearts Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Kuwait City, Kuwait...Middle East...Earth... Posts: 12,196 Blog Entries: 132	Draco's health (end of book spoiler) I'm rereading now and I noticed that during Slughorn's Christmas party, this is a vampire and he is described as bring thin with dark circles under his eyes (and I noticed he could eat regular food too). Then Draco crashes the party and Harry notices that Draco is looking really haggard with dark circles under his eyes. Now...I don't think Draco is a vampire, but I am wondering if he isn't a werewolf now. His appearance is very similar to Lupins. It was just the vampire description that was so similar to Dracos that got me thinking. And there is that Greyback fellow out there who likes kids...and Draco is obviously afraid of him. What if whatever is on Draco's arm wasn't the dark mark, but a werewolf bite? That would account for some of Draco's disappearances and his appearance. Yeah, it could just be stress, but with so many people saying that there was no way Voldething would make a 16 year old a death eater, it really has me thinking about what was going on with Draco's arm. Well...I'm reading on. It sure would be a slap in Draco's face to suddenly become a "half-breed" like Hagrid and Lupin... __________________ Christine, mommy to Connor (11), Erinn (7), and Jack & Paul (8 y/o angels, born 3/15/01, died 3/19/01) I don't need you to remind me of my age. I have a bladder to do that for me. ~Stephen Fry

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BC-NanceLee 10000-15000 post ace of hearts Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 28,718 Blog Entries: 91	Wow, good point! You may be onto something there. Yes, there were a lot of throw-away details, like the vampire, Draco's illness, comments on Lila's potionmaking skills, the phoenix singing, that HOPEFULLY will be fleshed out as the story continues. __________________ Me 51, DH 31, Max 19, Cole 14 The only choice in life is love vs. fear. I choose love. ALWAYS. Change is inevitable, growth is intentional. - Unknown

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Brina 10000-15000 post ace of hearts Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Chicago Posts: 11,468 Blog Entries: 26	I think I saw somewhere that JKR has dubunked this theory - along with the one about Sanpe being a vampire that has floated around for the longest time. I believe that Draco just wasn't handling the stress very well. __________________ Well aren't you just the most adorable black hole of need. Brina

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suzq515 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 1,161	Where is Draco now and why did it not occur to Harry to ask that question until he was at the funeral??? Harry was so determined to bring Draco down throughout the whole series, yet it does occur to him that Draco is missing! Sue __________________ ME-31/ DH-30 Furbaby- Lulu 6 born 5/28/05 3 grueling years of IVF for a beautiful bundle of joy!!!

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Joey 10000-15000 post ace of hearts Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Right Next to Ogopogo Posts: 13,983	I think that Draco is a rotten child but not that he's evil at heart. I think the stress of knowing that he's been selected to murder Dumbledore was too much for him. He seems to be falling apart under it and I think that's the reason for his pallor and ill look. As for Draco not being at the funeral, neither was Snape and I think that Harry would accept that as normal since he now thinks both of them are Death Eaters. __________________ Joey Connor - 33 wkr - now 14 yrs old - Feb 1995 Callie - stillborn at 34 wks, Jan 19, 1999 Caden - 33 wkr - now 8 yrs old -Jun 2001

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littlecalista 5000-9999 post king of hearts Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: My heart is still in Seattle, the rest of me is in FL Posts: 5,001 Blog Entries: 387	I had been guessing all through this book that Draco was a werewolf, but by the end I figured I was wrong. Now I don't know what to think about that! __________________ 8 years of Primary IF, IUI x5, IVF x3, donor embryo x2, DIUI x2, 3 losses, but I wouldn't trade it for anything! DS+IVF/ICSI #3= One embryo success story! 4/03/2004 DIUI #2 = Twins Born 6/27/2007 (34w2d) Surviving and thriving after NEC! 9/05 3/06 12/07

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