I had a fervent crush on Draco Malfoy as a teenager, and it has had a pretty drastic effect on my interpretation of the books. My love for Draco changed my whole perspective on Harry Potter.

His crying while he tries to fight his former headmaster is heartbreaking. Draco Malfoy may talk himself up and brag about his connection to Death Eaters and dark wizards, but deep down he's a ...