Does JKR want us to hate Draco? (was: Re: Admonishing Snape)

[a_svirn]

No: HPFGUIDX 129657


> Betsy:
> > 
> [As a business aside, it would be wise for Lucius, now exposed as 
a 
> Death Eater, to do all he can to prevent his heir from being 
tarred 
> by the same brush.  

a_svirn:

So it would, but it's too late for that I'm afraid. 

> Betsy:

It strikes me as prudent to make sure your 
> business will succeed no matter who wins the war.  It would not 
> surprise me too much if Lucius therefore encourages Draco to take 
a 
> neutral position.  If Draco doesn't run out and join the Death 
Eaters 
> because of an emotional need for revenge then there's hope that 
he'll 
> think the matter through enough to recognize that, as you've said 
> Bboyminn, Voldemort is bad for business.]
> 

a_svirn: