Why Narcissa Malfoy?

[ivogun]

No: HPFGUIDX 189600






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> But the original question was why *Voldemort* chose her. Unless the scene is a mere plot device, the participating characters need to have motives even for small actions. 
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> Maybe someone else can come up with a better motive, but he has to have a reason for choosing Narcissa or the scene will fail in terms of believability.
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I think Voldemort was sending a graphic message to Narcissa about what would happen to Draco (or any other Malfoy) if any member of the Malfoy family failed him again.