Relationship between Snape and the Malfoys

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I have been lurking on this list for close to a year now. This is 
only the second message I have posted. I have been wondering about 
the relationship between Snape and the Malfoys and what the other 
people in the group really think about it.

>From the favoritism of Draco in school, to the fast movement Snape 
does at the end of GOF when Lucius' name is mentioned, to the UV - I 
am not sure how it all fits together.

Some people have reported that Snape and the Malfoys are genuine 
friends. They claim that there is real trust and friendship between 
them and that this friendship may be a reason for the UV. However, 
would you ask a real friend to make an UV? I have been thinking 
about this. Honestly, if I went to a friend and asked that person for
help with something really important and they said they would 
help me - then I would believe them. Why ask someone that you know 
well and trust to make an UV? Makes me think that Narcissa doesn't 
trust Snape that much after all.

The way Snape responds to Narcissa in Chapter 2 - is that genuine 
affection or part of a long time act to get and stay on the Malfoys' 
good side? After all, they do sound like a wealthy and powerful 
couple. Do you think Snape really likes Lucius or simply uses him 
like any good spy would? He certainly doesn't show any affection or 
concern towards Lucius in the conversation at Spinner's End nor do 
we ever hear him speak positive about Lucius in canon. 

So, what do you think?

Julia