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Colin Creevey. Rebekah Send a noteboard - 22/07/2010 06:55:17 PM
I wondered, on reading the chapter where he follows Harry to Quidditch practice, about Colin's obsession with Harry. And this lead me to form the following theory:

Colin has latched onto Harry as something to help him get through these massive changes in his world. From being the son of a milkman (working class, very real and grounded job) to being thrust into a boarding school for wizards (more middle class, obviously the opposite of grounded and normal), his head must be spinning around madly.

I suspect that a famous young boy, who knows the Muggle World, and who is only a year older than Colin, would make a compelling and comforting figure to hold onto.

If all that makes sense.

Anyway. On this reading, Colin didn't bother me at all. In fact, if that's the case, then I'm really impressed by Rowling's understanding of human behaviour.
*MySmiley*

Outside of a dog, a book is man's best friend. Inside of a dog it's too dark to read. - Groucho Marx
This message last edited by Rebekah on 23/07/2010 at 10:14:49 PM
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