Game Of Thrones
AsHouse of the Dragoncontinues , friendships continue to form and burn up before the audience ’s eyes , and as magnificent as these eccentric dynamics have been thus far , there has yet to be a friendly relationship as unparalleled as that between the Hound and Arya Stark . The ultimate odd couple devote rooter so many great scenes inGame of Thrones , and despite the strong hate between them at the starting signal , they grew to be real friend .
Their unconventional companionship has a dearest - hatred face to their relationship , a hint of a father - daughter dynamic , and a mentor - mentee element . All these divisor bundle up together with frustration , coloured humour , and violence to create , arguably , the show ’s best friendly relationship .
“Aye. That’s What I’m Doing.”
- The Hound, ‘The Children’ (S4.E10)
The goal of time of year 4 also marks the end of Arya and the Hound ’s wondrously twisted journey with one another , as the Hound almost meets his goal at the hands of Brienne of Tarth . During this meeting , the Hound says this quote to Brienne in response to her asking if he is protecting her as she avow to Catelyn Stark she would do .
Brienne may be good and right for wanting to protect Arya , but even beyond the financial gain , the Hound is now protecting Arya and wants to keep her safe . They are not just a great friendship in terms of how they care for one another in somewhat weird way but in how they grow with one another and form a real bond . Arya letting her friend survive turned out to beone of her best decisions .
“Next Time You’re Going To Do Something Like That, Tell Me First!”
- The Hound, ‘Mhysa’ (S3.E10)
The Hound was perhaps a bigger influence than anyone on Arya in terms of further her to kill for survival of the fittest and teach her lessons on how to survive . This led to some of their best instant , such as Arya ’s first proper killing .
Killing the Frey men was excited , whimsical , and dangerous , but the Hound was right there help when it started . He did not disapprove of her taking her revenge , but rather , he just wanted in on the plan , making him a fairly perfect match for her arc . Not only is this bloodline indicative of how funny their relationship is but how it can be both wildly entertaining and bloody violent , which makes for a dandy team .
“Let Me Wash It Out And Help You Sew It Up At Least.”
- Arya Stark, ‘Mockingbird’ (S4.E7)
Particularly in the first four season , there are few really vulnerable , human here and now from the Hound , but just about all of them get along with Arya , including when he open up up about what chance with his brother while tending to his bite wound .
This line from Arya show ’s how the two have formed a real bond of some sort , as after he confide in her , he let her clean and deals with the wound without any whining , all while she respects his fright of fire . The two are very furious and shut off the great unwashed , but each now and then helps the other overcome that while providing some forcible protection .
“I’d Pay Good Money To See That.”
- The Hound, ‘The Mountain & The Viper’ (S4.E8)
One of the most famous aspects of Arya and the Hound ’s kinship is how unwittingly hilarious they are to watch . On occasion , they even bring off to have some sort of half - joke with one another .
There is no doubt the Hound is serious when he enjoin he would have it away to see Arya kill Joffrey with a crybaby osseous tissue , but this line from him is still a moment of levity - come moments before Arya bursts into laugh herself . When they put their differences and posterior need apart , the two can genuinely savor each other ’s company , something comparatively rare among the principal characters inGame of Thrones .
“You’re Learning.”
A view in which the two iconic characters are really in - sync with one another and completely on the same team is when they are attacked by Biter and Rorge , who suffer satisfyingGame of Thronesdeathsat the hands of the two friends .
What make this such a in effect moment in their friendly relationship is how the Hound supports Arya ’s putting to death tilt by having Rorge say his name before allowing Arya to shoot down him . It is , in its violent way , sweet , and the Hound ’s " You ’re learn " shows that he really is showing her thing and giving her advice that she rent on board , as all great friends do .
“Won’t Be Me.”
- The Hound, ‘The Dragon & The Wolf’ (S7.E7)
The Hound is a bit of a dissimilar man in the show ’s net yoke of season , and one of the best examples of this is when he is reunited with Brienne of Tarth , and the two talk about Arya .
This whole exchange with Brienne is about Arya and play up the Hound ’s dedication and care for her . Audiences believe him when he tell he only want to appear out for her when oppose Brienne . This specific quote , where the Hound state he will not brook in Arya ’s way , is a recognition of her sand and power to survive , and may even be a second of pridefulness , with him knowing he helped that along . His felicity at the intelligence of Arya being alive and safe is gentle to spot and suggestive of a dependable friendly relationship .
“I Fought For You, Didn’t I?”
- The Hound, ‘A Knight Of The Seven Kingdoms’ (S8.E2)
Arya and the Hound are hardly the best at healthily attest their emotions , but that does not stop them from partake excited mo , with a few of them - perhaps the best - coming after theirsatisfying season 8 reunification inGame of Thrones .
This quotation is Sandor ’s answer to Arya , asking when he ever fought for anyone apart from himself , and it seems as though Arya have intercourse it . Arya may be completely different , and the Hound may have a new path , but they still can baby-sit together , take thrust at one another , and , in their own way , appreciate their time with one another .
“Probably.”
- Arya Stark, ‘The Last Of The Starks’ (S8.E4)
After theBattle of Winterfell , an effect that turn over many fan , Arya and the Hound once again set off with one another on a foresightful journey , with both head to King ’s Landing to tick name off their list . The bit they come together and start this journeying is a truly good season 8 moment .
This communicating shows that despite their differences at the first , the two have uncouth ground , and while they would not admit it , they love each other ’s society . The fact that Arya can say this , joking about leaving Sandor to die again , and receiving a actual chortle from the Hound demonstrates that she may well be his only true friend in the creation . The sorry part is that two great characters set off on their last journey together as ally .
“I Hated Him. That’s Not A Lie!”
- Arya Stark, ‘Unbowed, Unbent, Unbroken’ (S5.E6)
Many fans have issue with Arya ’s season 5 arc with the Faceless Men , with it being unnecessarily slow and nonsensical at points , but it does have some brilliant Arya moments , and a terrific reference to the Hound .
When babble to Jaqen about how she add up to Bravos , Arya repeatedly mentions how she detest the Hound , only to be met with anger and accusation of lies by Jaqen . While she finds it hard to accept , Arya can not hide that she has a soft spot for the Hound , and the fact the two can respect , care about , and perhaps even miss one another is a great representation of how adept a friendship they have .
“Sandor, Thank You.”
- Arya Stark, ‘The Bells’ (S8.E5)
Cleganebowl is one of the few season 8 high spot , and one thing that makes it so good is Arya ’s involution , with the Hound pretty much save her life .
This whole scene depict how the two are great friend , with Sandor looking out for her and plead with her to get go of her vengeance , so she does not finish up like him . Arya finally realise her fated past tense and apprize everything the Hound did for her . It is beautiful , emotional , and typically brilliant of one of the bestGame of Thronesduos .
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