Malfoy the Good Guy was: Wizard lawyers!?

[Jen Reese]

No: HPFGUIDX 94962

> > Mandy wrote:
> I think too many readers see Lucius Malfoy as a "bad guy" because 
> that is how we, the reader, see him and we are privy to 
information 
> the rest of the WW is not.  But in the reality of the WW, Mr. 
Lucius 
> Malfoy is far from bad. In fact perceived to be not only a good 
guy, 
> but a great guy!  He donates money to St. Mungos, is heavily 
involved 
> in the running of the Ministry. He sat on the board of Governors 
for 
> his son's school.  Is there anyone else who has done more for his 
> community?  

Jen: This is a very important point and definitely something to keep 
in mind (not only for Lucius, either). We are heavily influenced in 
our view of the WW by Harry, who is heavily influenced by his 
history & the people he chooses to hang out with--mostly Order 
members. The WW at large seems to be getting most of its info from 
the media, which we found out is prone to censorship by the MOM, and 
perhaps other influential people like Malfoy as well.

I do think the incident at the MOM and imprisonment of Lucius might 
cast *some* doubt in the eyes of the public. This will be the second 
time Lucius was connected publicly to LV. A few people will wonder. 
This won't keep him from worming out of Azkaban, but it may 
temporarily hinder his personal goals. Fudge leaving the Minister 
position will also be a barrier. 

What will ESC!Lucius do next? I hope he won't be Minister--gaaaack! 

Jen