[HPforGrownups] Is Lucius Malfoy Abusive?

[Magda Grantwich]

No: HPFGUIDX 112245

I think Lucius can be physically abusive to "lesser" beings and
certainly has no problems with the torturing requirements of being a
DE.  But I don't think he hits Narcissa or Draco.

Draco's whinging in Mr. Borgin's shop while Harry watches reminds me
more of a spoiled brat than an abused one.  He's not physically
afraid of his father but is concerned to have his father's good
opinion.  And Lucius strikes me as a dad who's heard all the
complaining before and knows just how to shoot Draco down in
mid-whine.

I think Lucius has a pretty clear-eyed view of Draco's character ("my
son the cowardly wimp") and he takes steps to make sure that Draco
doesn't know more than he has to, such as the whole Heir of Slytherin
thing in COS. 

So - abusive?  Only in fanfiction.

Magda


		
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