CoS 6

Icon! I made this one myself, as all the existing versions I could find followed the movie and had 'Yes' instead of 'Of course' (that, or a magic 8-ball gag). Free to take, if anyone wants.


CoS 6: Gilderoy Lockhart

'Oh, hello there!' Lockhart called, beaming around at the assembled students. 'Just been showing Professor Sprout the right way to doctor a Whomping Willow![...]'
'Greenhouse Three today, chaps!' said Professor Sprout, who was looking distinctly disgruntled, not at all her usual cheerful self. (70)

'That Lockhart's something, isn't he?' said Justin happily, as they began filling their plant pots with dragon-dung compost. 'Awfully brave chap. Have you read his books? I'd have died of fear if I'd been cornered in a telephone box by a werewolf, but he stayed cool and -- zap -- just fantastic. (73)

Sprout is the only female to have a nonplussed reaction to Lockhart, and Justin the only male who seems to have been taken in by his act. Perhaps good justification for the fact that they're both frequently portrayed as gay in fanfic. :)

It seems likely that Lockhart knows what he's doing when he doctors the Willow, or else Sprout wouldn't be so annoyed at being shown up... and of course, the Willow turns out to be fine. Perhaps add Herbology to the short list of things Lockhart actually knows about.

( Ron's wand, Colin's fanboying, Lockhart's delusions and his politics. )

Previous re-read posts are here.

CoS 6

Icon! I made this one myself, as all the existing versions I could find followed the movie and had 'Yes' instead of 'Of course' (that, or a magic 8-ball gag). Free to take, if anyone wants.


CoS 6: Gilderoy Lockhart

'Oh, hello there!' Lockhart called, beaming around at the assembled students. 'Just been showing Professor Sprout the right way to doctor a Whomping Willow![...]'
'Greenhouse Three today, chaps!' said Professor Sprout, who was looking distinctly disgruntled, not at all her usual cheerful self. (70)

'That Lockhart's something, isn't he?' said Justin happily, as they began filling their plant pots with dragon-dung compost. 'Awfully brave chap. Have you read his books? I'd have died of fear if I'd been cornered in a telephone box by a werewolf, but he stayed cool and -- zap -- just fantastic. (73)

Sprout is the only female to have a nonplussed reaction to Lockhart, and Justin the only male who seems to have been taken in by his act. Perhaps good justification for the fact that they're both frequently portrayed as gay in fanfic. :)

It seems likely that Lockhart knows what he's doing when he doctors the Willow, or else Sprout wouldn't be so annoyed at being shown up... and of course, the Willow turns out to be fine. Perhaps add Herbology to the short list of things Lockhart actually knows about.

( Ron's wand, Colin's fanboying, Lockhart's delusions and his politics. )

Previous re-read posts are here.