Defining Draco Malfoy

Draco Malfoy is the most controversial character in the Harry Potter canon.  The questions underlying not only J.K. Rowling’s treatment of him in the books, but our reception of him, have been the subject of constant disagreement throughout the fandom for the past five years.  Is he a sympathetic character?  Is he Hitler youth? Is he meant to provide a very crucial lesson to Harry about tolerance, prejudice, and inter-house unity?  Is he filler, a comical stock bully?  Is he nuanced or cardboard, or both at once?  What the heck is up with his status as widespread fandom idol, a reading of his character which Rowling herself has openly and frequently rejected?
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