Why Lucius may actually end up the next Minister

[Jim Ferer]

No: HPFGUIDX 107846

Inge: "Try Lucius Malfoy?"

Nellie:"I agree that Lucius Malfoy is not subtle and diplomatic enough
to become the Minister of Magic under normal circumstances, but
Voldemort might very well prefer to have an intimidating thug with
aristocratic background and connections who wholeheartedly supports
his creed and policies in this position."

It's just semantics with me, maybe, but Lucius can't ever be the
legitimate Minister, being a known traitor.  He may sit in the chair
as a conqueror's viceroy, but he'd never be more.

"Nellie, who apologizes for making such a grim prediction, but feels
that as long as Hogwarts is firmly in Dumbledore's hands, book 6 may
still turn out to be warmer than book 5."

One thing I think we can count on: Harry will be in a better mood now
that he's accepted again.  Facing death is simple compared to what he
went through.  The danger to his friends will be the hard part this time.

Jim Ferer