Lucius

[Amber]

No: HPFGUIDX 20426


Odd things swimming through my head like usual. This time I was
pondering the "relationship" between Voldemort and Lucius. I think that
it's clear that Lucius Malfoy isn't completely cowed by Voldemort. And
I don't think he joined Voldemort out of fear or devotion. I think he
did it strictly to try and climb up the ladder in the world.

This makes me wonder if Voldemort will be the ultimate threat for the
next three books. I mean, it's almost that I take it for granted that
there will be a final showdown between good old Voldie and Harry. But
what if Voldemort is defeated before the end of the seventh book and
not by Harry but by Lucius? Think of it, how long do you think Lucius
is going to continue to take orders? He certainly seems like the type
who will *pretend* to be your friend and then stab you in the back when
you're not looking. Granted, I think Voldemort is well aware of this
and keeps him around because Lucius has power, "prestige", skills. But
I don't think that their relationship will stay like this forever.
Lucius is eventually going to either "steal" Voldemort's place and
defeat him or he is going to die trying.

Either case is going to have interesting effects on Draco. A lot
depends on what type of relationship he and his father have. A lot of
people seem to think that Lucius is abusing Draco behind the scenes. If
so, Voldemort killing Lucius might cause Draco to more firmly join his
side. However, if Lucius and Draco do have a mostly positive
relationship, Lucius' death might drive Draco over to Harry's side. Of
course, these are just guesses, there are tons of other options open.
Draco will probably do the unexpected thing, just to annoy us readers!
<grin>

If Lucius lives and takes Voldemort's place...well, I quite frankly
don't think this'll happen. Something inside says that JKR wouldn't
cheat her readers of the final showdown between Harry and Voldie.
Therefore, the chances of Lucius dying seem more and more likely, just
from what we've seen of his character.

Of course, what do I know, Lucius might love being one of Voldemort's
toadies. But it seems more that he fits the role of Aspiring Dark Lord
rather than Eager-To-Please Henchman.

~Amber
(Who probably fits the role of Henchman better than Dark Lord...I'm
horrendous at giving orders...)


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