Draco and the imperius

[potioncat]

No: HPFGUIDX 137507

 "Jo Marelvy Samudio" wrote:
> In the tower scene before the DE's arrive, DD asks 
> Draco "...Rosmerta. How long has she been under the Imperius Curse?"
> 
> Malfoy did imperiused Madam Rosmerta, right? At least since Katie was 
> given the necklace, so how come there were no owls with warning about 
> underage use of magic? Does this mean that Malfoy had already turned
> 17 by the time he performed the Imperius on Rosmerta? 

Potionat:
Draco turns 17 on June 5 of his 6th year. When does the Tower Scene 
happen anyway?

But the Underage rule seems to apply away from Hogwarts, but Hogsmeade 
during the school year appears OK. However, to be honest, I'm not sure 
if I really know that or if I've just assumed that.

What seems more interesting to me is that Draco has done very well. I 
think he's he bit brighter than some of us have given him credit for. 
If he perfomed the Imperius, he's a way into Dark Arts, but I wouldn't 
be surprised if someone else performed that spell. He did manage to 
work out the vanishing cabinets, repair one and set up the DE visit to 
Hogwarts, all while avoiding Snape.

This isn't praise, exactly. It's just surprise.