Dawn Appreciation Post

[SavvyScoobie]

I don’t see that much Dawn love on here…or anywhere for that matter.

Now’s the time! What’s your favorite Dawn moment, or what moment made you love/like her?

 

[wolfheart]

Great character and that she was hunted by Glory was no fun for me cause i wanted her to live!

 

[thrasherpix]

I kind of want to say when she threatened to make Spike wake up on fire.

But what comes to mind is the ep All the Way. It was interesting to see her with friends her own age and pulling similar tricks as the Scoobies when they were teens to sneak out. I do prefer other Halloween eps in Buffy, but when I watch this one I do like Dawn in it.

 

[BuffyElevated]

I actually really like Dawn. I think Michelle Trachtenberg did an amazing job of portraying her as she was meant to be seen: an annoying little sister who is growing up in her big sister's shadow.
My favorite Dawn moments:
When she threatens Spike that he'll wake up on fire if he hurts Buffy again.
Seeing her out having fun with friends her own age in "All The Way"
Seeing her encourage Amanda when she realized it was her who was actually the Potential

 

[Joan the Vampire Slayer]

I actually love Dawn, and she's a very important character, that's not given enough credit. I really love seeing how she matures throughout the series. Like Buffy, she's strong willed, brave and has a sarcastic sense of humor. Dawn really steps up to the plate, helping with research, even learning demon languages to help the gang and is totally unafraid to get into the thick of fighting.

I don't think there was a specific "moment" that made me realize that Dawn was going to be more than just "Buffy's annoying little sister," or made me like her, rather I think it was a culmination of many things Dawn did, but if I'd have to choose a moment, it's how maturely she takes learning that she could possibly be a Potential. She's obviously very disappointed she's not, but handles it very well.

Also fun facts: aside from Buffy and Willow, who appeared in every episode of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Dawn is the only character to appear in every episode after her debut, and has the final line, "Yeah, Buffy. What are we gonna do now?"

 

[ILLYRIAN]

Dear SavvyScoobie,
if you'd care to have a look 'In The Watcher Diaries' there is a story there titled Dawn's Happy Day that has been well received by the members of this site and by the constant stream of visitors to this site, it has had over 1,000 viewers.