Death Eaters Smorgasbord

[baringer2k at aol.com]

No: HPFGUIDX 50857

Well now isn't that odd?? I was just reading a fellow poster's favorite 
line--the one about Ron wanting to savor the moment when "Moody" bounced the 
transfigured Malfoy up and down.

So, let's consider this: Malfoy's a bully. And when he can't bully, he's 
sniveling. Wouldn't it seem that little Draco would immediately WHINE to his 
dear old dad about his mistreatment at the hands of the teacher everyone 
thought was Moody?

And if indeed he sniveled to his father, would Mr. Malfoy have responded 
something along the lines of, "Just mind your studies, son" or would he have 
replied differently? Had he known it was Crouch, he probably might have 
responded thusly. However, if he had no knowledge, might not he have written 
something along the lines of, "Don't worry Draco, I'll have that man's job 
before the next day dawns!!"

So, what I'm stabbing around in the dark at is this: wouldn't these minor 
events indicate that the Death Eaters worked in concert, and were aware of 
each other's activities? Wouldn't that also pose a danger? What if Karkaroff 
or Snape found out? One's a traitor, and one's a turncoat. The Wizarding 
World has ways of making even Death Eaters tell the truth if they're caught.

It just seems a little off to me that the event got swept under the carpet. 
But then, who knows if Malfoy indeed kept up appearances and lodged a 
complaint with Dumbledor or the Ministry?

Gah!  I'm babbling!

Marcus in Shreveport


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