+292 Between his dramatic backstory and his ability to be both despicable and entirely loveable, Haymitch is sort of like the Snape of the Hunger Games, amirite?

by Anonymous 11 years ago

I know he loved Lilly and everything, but I've never really seen Snape as lovable. Maybe that's just me.

by Anonymous 11 years ago

Not in that sense I don't think. But I think that everyone has a love-hate relationship with Snape's character.

by Anonymous 11 years ago

Yeah but Haymitch never hated Katniss the way Snape hated Harry. And he wasn't in love with her mom. And I never really found him despicable.

by Anonymous 11 years ago

I think Haymitch should have ended up with Katniss. Ignore the age gap for a minute, here. Peeta was stalkerish and clingy and Gale never had a chance ever. Haymitch got her, respected her independence... It was just right. I've thought so since *SPOILER ALERT* they got drunk together. It's better explained when I can say it in person, but it would've been a great ending.

by Anonymous 11 years ago

**WARNING: CONTAINS A BIT OF SPOILERY* I understand where you're coming from, but I think part of the pain that caused Haymitch to revert to alcohol was the government's killing his then-current girlfriend. Because of all the grief that ensued and the drinks he consumed (hey, that almost rhymed) to nullify said grief, I don't think he would ever be able to get over his former partner and properly love another. Also, as a less-important side note, I found Peeta neither stalkerish nor clingy. He just truly (madly, deeply, teehee) loved and cared for her. He clung to Katniss no more than Katniss clung to him. Also, if my memory serves correct, he never did anything even remotely similar to stalking.

by Anonymous 11 years ago

I'll admit, the only reason I upvoted your comment is because you made a reference to Savage Garden.

by Anonymous 11 years ago

I couldn't resist. :D

by Anonymous 11 years ago

Haymitch was by far the best character, mainly because of the many times he was a total ass.

by Anonymous 11 years ago

http://ctrlv.in/86866 Haymitch isn't cool enough to do that.hello

by Anonymous 11 years ago

Except for Haymitch will never compare to Snape ever. Because Snape is the best. Ever. Forever. Oh my God I just love Snape.

by Anonymous 11 years ago