Can we see Rudy take up a sword

[Cats_are_evil]

The wait for a new owner has been long and has been brought up in multiple books. Here are some reasons it may be the least likeable Dresden verse character.
1. Shiro became a Christian because he wanted to see Elvis. Sanya used to follow the nickleheads. Butters is a jew. So obviously left field wieldeders is not unheard of.
2. Rudy has been around since the beginning. He was introduced before just about anybody besides Murphy. There has to be a reason.
3. It would be an interesting choice since its the sword of Love. Considering what happened in Battleground.
4. Jim loves making Harry's life difficult.

[Mira]

The wait for a new owner has been long and has been brought up in multiple books. Here are some reasons it may be the least likeable Dresden verse character.
1. Shiro became a Christian because he wanted to see Elvis. Sanya used to follow the nickleheads. Butters is a jew. So obviously left field wieldeders is not unheard of.
2. Rudy has been around since the beginning. He was introduced before just about anybody besides Murphy. There has to be a reason.
3. It would be an interesting choice since its the sword of Love. Considering what happened in Battleground.
4. Jim loves making Harry's life difficult.

Maybe, but that gets old after a while, making Harry's life difficult can't be just for the sake of. 

[Fox]

The wait for a new owner has been long and has been brought up in multiple books. Here are some reasons it may be the least likeable Dresden verse character.
1. Shiro became a Christian because he wanted to see Elvis. Sanya used to follow the nickleheads. Butters is a jew. So obviously left field wieldeders is not unheard of.
2. Rudy has been around since the beginning. He was introduced before just about anybody besides Murphy. There has to be a reason.
3. It would be an interesting choice since its the sword of Love. Considering what happened in Battleground.
4. Jim loves making Harry's life difficult.

 
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[Dina]

The wait for a new owner has been long and has been brought up in multiple books. Here are some reasons it may be the least likeable Dresden verse character.
1. Shiro became a Christian because he wanted to see Elvis. Sanya used to follow the nickleheads. Butters is a jew. So obviously left field wieldeders is not unheard of.
2. Rudy has been around since the beginning. He was introduced before just about anybody besides Murphy. There has to be a reason.
3. It would be an interesting choice since its the sword of Love. Considering what happened in Battleground.
4. Jim loves making Harry's life difficult.

Is this rage bait?

[Cats_are_evil]

Its not rage bait. There has to be a reason he's been in so many storylines. Seriously, how many times has he been there to mess things up. How many books has he been in where he did the worst thing at the time but somehow escapes with no consequences. He even got promotions. Since book 1 he's been there.
1. Donald Morgan, dead
2. Murphy, dead
3. Bianca, dead
4. Carmichael, dead
5. Susan, dead
6. Marcone is alive.
Most of the characters in that book are dead. The rest have at some point helped Harry at some point. There has to be a reason. Do I despise Rudy? He might be one of my least favorite characters EVER.

[g33k]

Its not rage bait. There has to be a reason he's been in so many storylines. Seriously, how many times has he been there to mess things up. How many books has he been in where he did the worst thing at the time but somehow escapes with no consequences. He even got promotions. Since book 1 he's been there.
1. Donald Morgan, dead
2. Murphy, dead
3. Bianca, dead
4. Carmichael, dead
5. Susan, dead
6. Marcone is alive.
Most of the characters in that book are dead. The rest have at some point helped Harry at some point. There has to be a reason. Do I despise Rudy? He might be one of my least favorite characters EVER. 

Narratively-speaking, I think Rudolph is beyond redemption; he is incapable of wielding a Sword.  But (also narratively-speaking) I think you may be onto something -- he's got remarkable longevity, given the threat-level going on.

It's possible he's only still there to provide someone to fully-despise and disdain; a full-on "villain" but not a serious "threat."

My own theory is that he's eventually going to be a thread that Harry can tug on, that will lead deep into  BBEG plotting.

[Lord Kinbote]

I think that speculation makes sense, that Rudolph has a bigger role here than's been revealed yet.  The name 'Rudolph' is Germanic and means 'famous wolf' or 'glory wolf.'  Any famous wolfs in mythology?  Particularly Germanic?  Possible that Rudolph is Loki in disguise?

[Cats_are_evil]

I can't see him as Loki. Not really his style. Also, to hide from Harry this long would be a major thing. He would have to escaped soul gaze, 3rd eye drug and Odin.

[Mira]

Narratively-speaking, I think Rudolph is beyond redemption; he is incapable of wielding a Sword.  But (also narratively-speaking) I think you may be onto something -- he's got remarkable longevity, given the threat-level going on.

It's possible he's only still there to provide someone to fully-despise and disdain; a full-on "villain" but not a serious "threat."

My own theory is that he's eventually going to be a thread that Harry can tug on, that will lead deep into  BBEG plotting.

I also agree that Rudolph is beyond redemption, however at some point Harry may find that in order to move on and do what needs to be done in the BAT he will have to forgive him for killing Murphy.  I don't think Rudolph is full on evil, just ignorant and when he killed Murphy insane from fear.

[g33k]

... and when he killed Murphy insane from fear.

TBH, I think that was just Rudy being incredibly stupid, and with abysmal trigger-discipline.

He didn't mean to shoot, he was just "twitchy," had his finger on the trigger when he shouldn't have... and twitched at the wrong moment.