Draco Malfoy is best remembered as a misunderstood villain throughout Harry Potter. Introduced as an arrogant 11-year-old boy, he is a wealthy and well-connected Slytherin who goes on to join the Death Eaters in both the movies and in JK Rowling’s books. While he eventually turns on Voldemort, his legacy is one of a confused young man who eventually redeems himself too late. with these Harry Potter TV show on the way, Draco’s story will soon be depicted on the screen for the second time.
Tom Felton, who played Draco in the movies, still has some fond memories of his time in the role. In fact, he even imagined warmer times. In a recent Instagram post, Felton Showcase a behind-the-scenes photo that reveals a better life for the misunderstood Slytherin boy:
The image features an older Draco, dressed in fine black clothes and set against a dark background. Draco holds his hands in front of his waist and has a smile on his face. Although he is uncertain and reserved, He looks really happyWhich is a sharp contrast to the cruel and arrogant Draco of the movies.
Draco could have lived a better life
The photo plays on the understated tragedy of Draco’s life
Under Lucius Malfoy’s oppressive control, Draco lived a quiet tragedy. Although he was given access to everything money could buy, He found little love in a house dominated by death-eater ideologies. Throughout his childhood, he faced physical threats for any misbehavior and suffered through a complete lack of warmth from his father. Narcissa Malfoy loved her son, but it wasn’t enough to heal the pain of his father’s disapproval. It was only after Voldemort threatened Draco that Lucius finally broke away to hug his son and protect his family.
yet Harry Potter completed, Draco broke away from his father’s ideology. He raised his own son, Scorpius, to respect those around him, regardless of their blood. If his father had raised him the same way, Draco might have found friends in Harry, Hermione, and Ron. Instead of being surrounded by ruthless sycophants and Death Eater commanders, he could have smiled more and enjoyed his time at Hogwarts without fear and secrecy. Felton’s photo reveals an entirely new reality for Draco, one that would no doubt seem completely foreign to him.
Our take on Tom Felton’s photo
It would have hurt Harry Potter’s story
The whole point of Draco’s character is to serve as a foil for Harry. Both lived painful lives without much love and with unhappy expectations, and both found a new home in Hogwarts away from their cruel families. The difference between the two characters lies in their reaction to their traumatic childhoods. Draco embraced a supremacist ethos, while Harry adopted a more accepting and open perspective. Changing Draco’s childhood would only take away Harry Potters greatest parallel, and it would only hurt the tragedy of the story.
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