Draco and Lucius (Was: Draco & Snape )

[justcarol67]

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Chancie wrote:
<snip> I too would like to see Draco as more than a just all out bad 
> kid.  (I personaly don't think there is such a think as a person who
has no hope of being a productive member of society....but that's a
WHOLE other story,  so I'll spare you from that =D )  I just don't see
Draco turning his back on his father whom he clearly admires to go to
Harry's side!  <snip>

Carol responds:
I'm wondering about Draco's sudden switch from "Father" (used in all
previous references by Draco to Lucius) to "Dad" near the end of OoP.
To me, it seemed almost out of character. Does this switch from
formality to informality suggest a loss of respect (Lucius got caught)
or an increase in affection or both or is it just a slip on JKR's
part? (Note that the Weasleys, with the possible exception of pompous
Percy, always use "Dad" rather than "Father.")

Carol