Lucius, Dobby and side #3 was:Lucius Malfoy's Ambition

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Lindsay:
> So when Voldemort comes back, either through whatever means or 
> through Riddle, Lucius could say, "Look, my lord, look what I did 
> for you!" and get rewarded, etc. etc.

> I think they're all credible theories, but like most things, I 
> tend to want to go with my gut instinct, and mine is "slightly 
> concerned Lucius who is preparing his lines for the Dark Lord's 
> return."


SSSusan:
I agreed with almost everything you wrote up to this point, but here 
is where I differ.  I've never believed that Lucius' goal was to 
bring Voldy back.  I believe his goal was the other things you 
suggested -- discrediting DD, perhaps implicating a Weasley, killing 
a Mudblood or two, maybe getting a new headmaster who suits Lucius 
better.  

But *if* the goal was to do something to help Voldy return so that 
he could brag about what he'd done to try to help him, then why 
DIDN'T he brag when he first had the chance, when he was called to 
the graveyard to meet the resurrected Voldy?

Some people have argued that anyone would've been too scared to have 
said that in that moment, but I disagree.  I think it'd be more 
human nature to protest and defend oneself with that, "But, Master, 
if you only knew what I'd attempted on your behalf...."

Siriusly Snapey Susan