Draco as Prefect

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--- In HPforGrownups at y..., suki_willoughby at y... wrote:
> [snip]
> 
> > ...AND...Hermione has to work side-by-side with the git!  I bet 
> > on her becoming prefect and *then* Head Girl, right along with 
Head Boy Draco Malfoy.  The tension, conflict, and possibilities 
> > (*and* plausibility!) are at a maximum with this combination, and 
I'm making it *my* hard-and-fast prediction.  Ron and Harry may be 
> > getting the shaft, but I don't think either will become a prefect.
> > 
> > --Jepetta
> 
> **de-lurking momentarily**
> 
> Okay, not that it isn't within the realm of possiblity but where is 
> any evidence that Draco Malfoy would become a Prefect, let alone 
> Head Boy? When compared with Percy (the most well drawn Prefect 
> thus far in the Canon), Draco lacks the two most obvious 
> characteristics that would qualify one to become a Prefect, i.e., 
> ability to follow rules and high marks academically. 

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Oh, the possibilities!  I'd hate to be in Hermione's shoes if she 
ever has to penalize Harry & Ron for something they did to Draco!  
I'm even starting to see the possibility of a H/D ship (as much as I 
root for H/R).

Rehashing a prior ramble of mine, I think that Draco is definitely 
prefect material for the House of Slytherin.  For one, his father is 
incredibly well connected.  And Draco is a leader in his House, or at 
the very least, of his class.  Crabbe & Goyle follow him like 
puppies, and his other class-mates follow his lead.  He is a prime 
example of a Slytherin student; ambitious, crafty, and willing to use 
any means to get what he wants.  And being an outstanding meber of 
your house probably counts for something when prefects are selected.

Additionally, I think that Draco is probably an excellent student.  
Why?  He's got to live up to Daddy's expectations.  In CoS, Lucius 
Malfoy says to Mr. Borgin, "...if his grades don't pick up..." and to 
Draco, "I would have thought you'd be ashamed that a girl of no 
wizard family beat you in every exam."  Draco is probably an above 
average student without having to try (much like Harry).  But after 
being insulted by his father, he's probably trying very hard to win 
his father's approval.

It would be intersting to see how Lucius would react if Hermione was 
chosen Head Girl, but Draco was passed over for Head Boy....

- Denise