-:Undertaker:-
27-02-2016, 04:52 AM
before anyone tries moving it doesn't need to be cos can be films or books its just a general Q.
anyway who is or are your favourite characters in harry potter and why? and what are they like in their character for those who aren't HP nerds?
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i always felt drawn to barty crouch sr who nearly became minister for magic cos i liked his mannerisms and general character in how he was passionately for the good side but was very harsh or cruel sometimes in the pursuit of good: a strange paradox one must always be careful of when fighting evil or else you stray yourself into evil but then there's the question of the seriousness of the situation and the force required. i liked his devotion to the cause though and how he'd throw his family under the bus for the greater good which is how one upholds good... he's very interesting in the books and rather unique whereas in the film they seem to make him into a bit of a nervous bumbler. his selfless pursuit of evil in the defence of good was very admirable although his tactics deployed questionable.
my two other favourite character are probably Albus Dumbledore and Remus Lupin.
"Crouch fought violence with violence, and authorised the use of the Unforgivable Curses against suspects. I would say he became as ruthless and cruel as many on the Dark Side."
—Sirius Black on Crouch's actions as Head of the Department of Magical Law Enforcement
Barty Crouch Sr spoke in a curt voice, and seemed to be a very serious person in contrast to his peers: he did not smile or wave when his name was announced in the introduction to the Triwizard Tournament at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, whereas Ludo Bagman, Head of the Department of Magical Games and Sports, waved jovially and enthusiastically. He was known to be a strict rule-follower, someone who would not hesitate to either give his own son to the Dementors, or dismiss a highly devoted and loyal house-elf.
Having devoted his entire life to eradicating the dark forces, Crouch was well known for despising the Dark Arts and those who practised them, but his methods used were just as brutal and cruel as those he worked to prosecute, as he legalised the usages of the Unforgivable Curses and went under the principles of kill rather than capture, attack first and ask questions later, and imprison many without trials. To this end, he was working his way up to becoming the Minister for Magic at the time and could not have anything that would tarnish his reputation, to the point of dismissing and imprisoning his son in order to make it clear that he had nothing to do with anyone who was even remotely suspected of being connected to the Dark Arts. He would later dismiss his devoted house-elf just for being at the wrong place at the wrong time (though the true reason is he deemed her unreliable).
Despite his ruthlessness, he was capable of love, as he agreed to his wife's dying request of saving their son from prison, despite his high position, reputation and general dislike for the Dark Arts and was willing use the son, breaking the rules to restrain his son, breaking the laws he was so adamant in enforcing. The reason he was seen as an unloving workaholic was due to him placing his public image and career over his family, having set his entire life into following rules and eradicating dark forces and would spend little to no time on his family life. This tough love for his family made his own son see it as neglect, leaving a negative impact on the young man's perception and choices.
how about you. they don't have to be on the good side btw or you love them just someone you thought was interesting/unique/stood out
anyway who is or are your favourite characters in harry potter and why? and what are they like in their character for those who aren't HP nerds?
https://38.media.tumblr.com/e16ab58dc7f78268abaa9b57d47d9c71/tumblr_mg2u9p8oyV1ra6sldo3_500.gif
i always felt drawn to barty crouch sr who nearly became minister for magic cos i liked his mannerisms and general character in how he was passionately for the good side but was very harsh or cruel sometimes in the pursuit of good: a strange paradox one must always be careful of when fighting evil or else you stray yourself into evil but then there's the question of the seriousness of the situation and the force required. i liked his devotion to the cause though and how he'd throw his family under the bus for the greater good which is how one upholds good... he's very interesting in the books and rather unique whereas in the film they seem to make him into a bit of a nervous bumbler. his selfless pursuit of evil in the defence of good was very admirable although his tactics deployed questionable.
my two other favourite character are probably Albus Dumbledore and Remus Lupin.
"Crouch fought violence with violence, and authorised the use of the Unforgivable Curses against suspects. I would say he became as ruthless and cruel as many on the Dark Side."
—Sirius Black on Crouch's actions as Head of the Department of Magical Law Enforcement
Barty Crouch Sr spoke in a curt voice, and seemed to be a very serious person in contrast to his peers: he did not smile or wave when his name was announced in the introduction to the Triwizard Tournament at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, whereas Ludo Bagman, Head of the Department of Magical Games and Sports, waved jovially and enthusiastically. He was known to be a strict rule-follower, someone who would not hesitate to either give his own son to the Dementors, or dismiss a highly devoted and loyal house-elf.
Having devoted his entire life to eradicating the dark forces, Crouch was well known for despising the Dark Arts and those who practised them, but his methods used were just as brutal and cruel as those he worked to prosecute, as he legalised the usages of the Unforgivable Curses and went under the principles of kill rather than capture, attack first and ask questions later, and imprison many without trials. To this end, he was working his way up to becoming the Minister for Magic at the time and could not have anything that would tarnish his reputation, to the point of dismissing and imprisoning his son in order to make it clear that he had nothing to do with anyone who was even remotely suspected of being connected to the Dark Arts. He would later dismiss his devoted house-elf just for being at the wrong place at the wrong time (though the true reason is he deemed her unreliable).
Despite his ruthlessness, he was capable of love, as he agreed to his wife's dying request of saving their son from prison, despite his high position, reputation and general dislike for the Dark Arts and was willing use the son, breaking the rules to restrain his son, breaking the laws he was so adamant in enforcing. The reason he was seen as an unloving workaholic was due to him placing his public image and career over his family, having set his entire life into following rules and eradicating dark forces and would spend little to no time on his family life. This tough love for his family made his own son see it as neglect, leaving a negative impact on the young man's perception and choices.
how about you. they don't have to be on the good side btw or you love them just someone you thought was interesting/unique/stood out