[quote]...Malfoy is similar to Ahab in hatred for something they both cannot control or destroy. forgottenrealmsfan

I see how Draco and Ahad share the same frustration. That's a great comparison.
With a nasty character like Draco, I sometimes forget that he isn't just a single dimension jerk. Since he is both a bully and a coward, I would guess his father scares the goat stones out of him. 'Couldn't happen to a nicer guy.

Good point. Ginny could very well be an animagus. She does sneaky things because she can. With Fred and George driving everyone crazy, no one pays her much attention. Actually, I'd classify her as an opportunist. It's a good survival technique for the youngest kid in any family.