Defending Draco was Re: CHAPTER DISCUSSION: COS 14, Cornelius Fudge

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No: HPFGUIDX 189210

Alla:
> And where is the name of Draco Malfoy in this quote? Dumbledore talks about non specific danger every year, does he not? I meant specific danger and specific murderer to be, yes, I know we would have had no story, if such warning was given, that does not make Dumbledore's behavior any better to me though.

Pippin:
Sorry, I don't get this.  Katy was Imperius'ed by Rosmerta and Ron was given mead that had been poisoned by Rosmerta, carelessly vetted by Filch, and offered by Slughorn. Knowing about Draco wouldn't have helped them at all. Only the generalized warning, had it been obeyed, might have worked.

But Leanne ignored or forgot that she was supposed to notify a member of staff if she noticed anything suspicious, and Filch evidently thought it would be irksome and unnecessary to inspect parcels ordered by trusted members of staff.

 
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> Pippin: 
> > As for Draco not being entitled to Dumbledore's protection, he hasn't got to ask for it or think that he needs it.  He has paid for it, same as the rest. 
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> Alla:
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> We just disagree, I think Draco forfeit it when he signed up for Voldemort's service and needed to do some serious begging to get it back.

PIppin:
Draco was underage; he couldn't even go to Hogsmeade without permission. I hardly think his promises to Voldemort were valid or binding. 

Anyway, I can't see the point of making it difficult for Death Eaters to defect.

Pippin