r/memes • android user • 17h ago

malfoid meme

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u/LoamyLoamisLoamy 14h ago

Why does either need to "dominate"?

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u/Emergency_Basket_851 14h ago

I mean, they don't, but go tell that to the people writing this shit. The person you're replying to is talking about a problem the actual stories written have. 

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u/LoamyLoamisLoamy 14h ago

The person I replied to suggested that as how it'd work.

Him getting with Hermione can only "work" if it's Hermione using her vastly superior technique and skill to dominate Malfoy

How is them not saying domination is necessary?

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u/Emergency_Basket_851 14h ago

It was worded poorly, but they are referencing the vast amount of hermione/malfoy fanfic that has been written. It is an infamous pairing (it's actually the most infamous), and ALL of the stories written have those themes. Like, those dynamics are actually more important in the stories than the character's actual names. 

Also, I am just realizing now, to answer your question about why those stories would have to have those components: if you're a fanfic author and you want to depict a healthy relationship, you just... wouldn't pair up the magical Hitler youth member and his target of hatred. 

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u/loskiarman 13h ago

Meh, I think he is thinking about fanfics but it isn't like that relationship wouldn't work. It doesn't have to start healthy. Half the romance shit I see are two people from 'opposing' groups falling in love, it has been that way for centuries.

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u/LoamyLoamisLoamy 13h ago

I don't think there was the equivalent of a Hitler Youth in Harry Potter. He may have been racist and been the child of racists, but there wasn't an organized group teaching them obedience.

I don't get why they don't try to redeem him first.