Why protect the Malfoys?

[Julia]

No: HPFGUIDX 137192

Andrew wrote:
> The Malfoys are in a position where they could destabilize 
> Voldemort's alliances, if not destroy some, many, or all of them. 
> When Voldemort returns in GoF it is said that those in the DE circle 
> looked as if they loathed to return him, but didn't dare not. 
<snip>
 There is plenty of evidence in the HP books and from the 
> stereotypes surrounding a relationship between an evil mastermind 
> and his minions to support the idea that one good kick in the DE 
> structure could bring the whole thing down.
<snip>
> Narcissa defied Lord Voldemort to offer her son some protection. She 
> will apparently do anything to keep her son (and/or husband?) safe. 

Julia:
I think that you're right. The DE's are very fragile group mainly 
because they're fooled by their master 
(purebloods/mudbloods/halfbloods)but also because they're gainig 
hardly nothing from cooperating with Voldemort. He isn't the type of 
person who helps his friends when they have problems or anything like 
that... 
Nracissa behaviour was really interesting, especially what she said 
about Draco being ready to serve Dark Lord. She says that it's only 
because he is 16 and doesn't know what being a DE mean... We were 
given an insight to thoughts of one of Voldemort followers... they 
feel like they're in some kind of trap and many of them are trying 
desperatly to save others from that hell... 
Is it a sign that there are more like Snape (if he is on a good side!) 
among DE? If yes what does it mean for Snape? Is he going to recruit 
them in some way? Is he going to form an oposition to Voldemort? Maybe 
that would mean that the theories about Snape being on neither 
Voldemort's nor DD's side true?
any thoughts?

Julia