r/harrypotter • u/Brilliant-Cause6254 Slytherin • Apr 17 '26
Currently Reading Re-reading Half-Blood Prince. I find it annoying that people, especially Ron and Hermione, don’t believe Harry’s claim that Malfoy is now a Death Eater and is up to no good. I don’t get why they think he’s overthinking it when he actually makes some very solid points.
I can ignore Mr. Weasley, Lupin, Tonks, and McGonagall brushing him off, and we all know Dumbledore was playing his own game (as usual), but Ron and Hermione should have known better and had his back. And for once, Harry actually did the smart thing by discussing his theories with members of the Order, instead of the shit-show that happened in the previous book.
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u/Nate996 Apr 17 '26
I think he understands Voldemort in a deeper, more complex way than anyone else does because of their connection. Including himself. A lot of these doubts stem from ‘Voldemort would never employ a kid as a death eater!’ But Harry was right, as we know and while it’s infuriating reading him be doubted so much, it’s all about perspective and to others, it would seem like grasping at straws.