Draco scares Borgin with....?

[dwalker696]

No: HPFGUIDX 172171

I have been deliberating over this, and didn't change it in 
my 'bragging rights' in time, and was wondering if anyone else thinks 
this:  What if what Draco shows Borgin in the shop is a werewolf 
bite? A Fenrir bite? I had been guessing it was a Dark Mark (even if 
a forged one) but it has always bugged me in the back of my mind, why 
would a man who runs a shop of Dark artifacts be that horrified to 
see the Dark Mark? Wouldn't Death Eathers be regular customers? We 
know Lucius was, I am sure Lucius wasn't just a customer during 
the 'post-Voldemort's Death #1" days. Here are the points that make 
me think this may be a possibility:
Draco's "Ouch" could have been genuine pain if Mdm. Malkin touched 
his bite. 
We assume Draco's lengthy absences from school grounds are assumed to 
be due to working on the cabinet situation, but that would also be a 
perfect way for JKR to hid this other bit of information. When Draco 
misses the Slyth-Gryff Quidditch match because he is "sick", for ex., 
maybe he really is sick (not just with nerves).
Even Harry finally notices Malfoy's "dark shadows under his eyes and 
a distinctly grayish tinge to his skin", which we assume to be 
stress, but her descriptions of Malfoy's deteriorating appearance in 
HBP become more and more similar to how JKR has described Lupin.

This idea is probably a long shot, but we do know that Narcissa was 
absolutely opposed to Draco performing 'the task' for Voldythingy, 
and a visit from Fenrir surely would have been persuasive. Much as I 
dislike but also pity Malfoy, I would love to hear backup why this 
theory is rubbish.

As a post script, THANK YOU to our Amazing List Elves, who must be 
nearly blind from reading the volume of posts and nearly confunded 
with spoilers.
 
Donna