Ch. 21Chapter Twenty-One: He Had a Pair of Lily's Green Eyes
Key Plot Points and Events
- Ethan Vincent, a new student, shows an open attitude towards Dark Magic, which angers Professor Snape.
- Snape assigns Ethan a gruesome task—sorting bloody rat livers—to punish him, but Ethan finds inspiration in it.
- Ethan provokes Snape by mentioning Harry Potter's green eyes (like Lily's) and Malfoy's insults towards Harry.
- Snape, enraged, sends Ethan to fetch Malfoy, who assumes he'll witness Ethan's punishment.
- Malfoy, with his cronies, arrives at Snape's office, expecting to see Ethan being punished, but Snape punishes Malfoy instead.
Character Developments
- Ethan Vincent: Shows resilience and creativity in facing punishment, and demonstrates courage in standing up for Harry Potter.
- Severus Snape: Reveals his lingering anger towards James Potter (Harry's father) and his protective feelings towards Lily Evans (Harry's mother).
- Draco Malfoy: Shows arrogance and a lack of understanding of the situation, leading him to walk into Snape's trap.
Significant Themes
- Courage and Resilience: Ethan shows these qualities in the face of punishment and in standing up for Harry.
- Protection and Anger: Snape's protective feelings towards Lily and his anger towards James are revealed.
- Arrogance and Ignorance: Malfoy's arrogance and lack of understanding lead him to misjudge the situation.
Character Interactions
- Ethan and Snape: Their interaction reveals Ethan's ability to provoke and manipulate Snape, while Snape struggles to control his emotions around Ethan.
- Ethan and Malfoy: Ethan's interaction with Malfoy shows his ability to manipulate and outsmart him, while Malfoy underestimates Ethan.
- Snape and Malfoy: Snape's punishment of Malfoy shows his disapproval of Malfoy's behavior and his willingness to punish Slytherins when they deserve it.