Basically, if Harry Chose Slytherin

Mr. Hyde (chapter 1)

He is not easy to describe. There is something wrong with his appearance; something displeasing, something downright detestable. I never saw a man I so disliked, and yet I scarce know why. He must be deformed somewhere; he gives a strong feeling of deformity, although I couldn’t specify the point. He’s an extraordinary-looking man, and yet I really can name nothing out of the way.

Dr. Jekyll (chapter 3)

To this rule, Dr. Jekyll was no exception; and as he now sat on the opposite side of the fire — a large, well-made, smooth-faced man of fifty, with something of a slyish cast perhaps, but every mark of capacity and kindness — you could see by his looks that he cherished for Mr. Utterson a sincere and warm affection.

"I have been wanting to speak to you, Jekyll," began the latter. "You know that will of yours?"

A close observer might have gathered that the topic was distasteful; but the doctor carried it off gaily. "My poor Utterson," said he, "you are unfortunate in such a client. I never saw a man so distressed as you were by my will; unless it were that hide-bound pedant, Lanyon, at what he called my scientific heresies. Oh, I know he's a good fellow — you needn't frown — an excellent fellow, and I always mean to see more of him; but a hide-bound pedant for all that; an ignorant, blatant pedant. I was never more disappointed in any man than Lanyon."

"You know I never approved of it," pursued Utterson, ruthlessly disregarding the fresh topic.

"My will? Yes, certainly, I know that," said the doctor, a trifle sharply. "You have told me so."

"Well, I tell you so again," continued the lawyer. "I have been learning something of young Hyde."

The large handsome face of Dr. Jekyll grew pale to the very lips, and there came a blackness about his eyes. "I do not care to hear more," said he. "This is a matter I thought we had agreed to drop."

Compare and Contrast

The descriptions given by Enfield and Jekyll concerning Hyde are staunchly different from one another. For one, Enfield regards Hyde almost exclusively in the visible realm, sporting diction like "appearance", "saw", and "extraordinary-looking". To contrast, Jekyll immediately jumps to shutting down the topic when Hyde is brought up, stating pretty assertively, "I do not care to hear more." However, while the content must certainly be noted, the delivery of the speeches given by the two men in their characterization of Hyde is more pertinent as a reflection of their characters (particularly Jekyll). In accordance with his formality, Enfield states his commentary on Hyde with the utmost clarity, despite being unable to pinpoint precisely where the man has gone wrong. "There is something wrong with his appearance; something displeasing, something downright detestable." Pretty succinct and straightforward. Jekyll, on the other hand, is far more deviant. Despite his ordinary articulation, Jekyll appears to clam up when beseeched about his will, and implicitly, its inclusion of Hyde. When asked, Jekyll begins first with a commentary on the anxious nature of Utterson and concludes with a sneering slight at Dr. Lanyon. At no point in time does Jekyll detail his perception of Hyde, let alone their connection. A little sus, no? Furthermore, in juxtaposition with Enfield's commentary, Jekyll's physical reaction to the matter also puts itself up for scrutiny. While obviously bothered by Hyde, Enfield really seems to be more miffed about the odd, enigmatic individual traversing London's streets than anything else. Enfield's description is purely that of Hyde, without any sort of reflection on Enfield himself. Utterson's conversation with Jekyll is completely oppositional to that of Enfield's, suggesting a deeper investment on behalf of Jekyll regarding Hyde. The audience does not gauge Hyde explicitly, as with Enfield, but in accordance with Jekyll's body language. Additionally, the focus transitions from Hyde himself to the dynamic between Jekyll and Hyde. "... said the doctor, a trifle sharply." And later: "... Dr. Jekyll grew pale to the very lips, and there came a blackness about his eyes." Clearly, Jekyll has a weird relationship with Hyde, and his presence in Utterson and Jekyll's conversation is pressing some equally weird buttons on Jekyll. What's their relationship, why is it such a sore spot for Jekyll, and who the heck is Hyde, anyway? 

A Poem for Two Voices (collab-o w/ Lexie Giglio) 

"Dr. Harry Jekyll; pleased to make your acquaintance." 

Do you not wish for more? 

"Sir, I assure you, my practice is of the most competent and efficient offices in London. Whatever is ailing you, my fellows and I will get to the bottom of it." 

Swine, scum; trivial plebeian. There is more. There is always more. 

"You say you've been experiencing these symptoms for a couple weeks now?" 

A lawful life is abundant with misery. Choose chaos. Choose entropy. 

"And how long has the abdominal pain been plaguing you?" 

Choose me. 

"Have you tried any pharmaceutical remedies prior to your visit today?"

Forsake this. Your hands are empty with power yet full with potential; do not asunder yourself to your inferiors. You could be great.

"Understandable. Well, we'll order you a couple prescriptions that'll hopefully pacify whatever GI turbulence has been going on. If that doesn't do it, just come back in a couple weeks or so." 

Weak. Weak. Choose greater. Choose me. 

Choose me.  (together)

> Explanation

With Jekyll battling the alter-ego of Hyde, I always imagine Hyde as a voice plaguing Jekyll with temptation. For me, I see Jekyll as Harry Potter, and Hyde as the sorting hat in The Sorcerer's Stone: "'Not Slytherin, eh?' said the small voice. 'Are you sure? You could be great, you know, it's all here in your head, and Slytherin will help you on the way to greatness, no doubt about that- no?'" (Rowling 121) The idea of power as a corruptive force and its intersection with humanity's arguably innate lust for power seems like it'd be a common intersection for a respected doctor, particularly given the prestige of his perceived reputation. Ultimately, I wanted to communicate Jekyll's internal dialogue in laymen's terms, with "Hyde" (the alter ego, per se) as the haunting voice of promise beneath Jekyll's daily routine.