Chapter 10 The Eve Before Dawn
Harry rolled over and sat on Draco's abdomen, clamped his legs together, clasped his hands, and pressed Draco to the ground.
"Draco, do you really think that Voldemort is still worthy of the Malfoy family's continued loyalty?"
Harry looked at Draco, who was pinned down by him but still refused to give in, like a peacock that had been teased too much, with its feathers puffing up and its chin raised to peck at him, and his heart sank. The hurtful words took on a different meaning when they came out of his mouth.
Draco was slightly startled, his eyes flickering, but he quickly regained his arrogant look, "Harry, supporting the interests of the Death Eaters has been a tradition since my grandfather became the head of the family.
Our family has sacrificed so much for the Death Eaters for this tradition. Malfoy's glory has long been deeply tied to the prosperity of the Death Eaters. And Malfoy will never give up his own glory, even if it is already fading.
So, Potter, what do you think your few words can change?"
Draco said this, but his tone was no longer so tough.
"That was the glory of the Death Eaters. Malfoy's glory ended when Voldemort abandoned your father. You know better than me where Malfoy's future lies, Draco.
In the fifteen years without Voldemort and the Death Eaters, hasn't the Malfoy family still prospered? What I say is not important. What is important is whether I have said the reason you want me to give you, isn't it?
Harry sighed softly. He knew that Draco was using them, the dream connection that could not be broken yet, to take advantage of him, but what could he do?
"Harry, you don't understand. The Malfoy family was able to maintain their status 15 years after Voldemort's disappearance because most families and the Ministry of Magic were in dire straits under the persecution of the Death Eaters at the time, and the Malfoy family itself had enough money, as well as enough connections and understanding.
With the support of the Minister of Magic, the Malfoy family could certainly survive that period. But the current Malfoy family is different from the previous Malfoy family in the eyes of those people. No one would give up the meat that is delivered to their mouth.
Draco smiled bitterly, and he absolutely could not let that happen. Protecting the family honor was a responsibility that every pure-blood member had to shoulder throughout their lives, and I couldn't let it bring shame.
"There are many ways to protect your family and your clan. You don't have to be subservient to Voldemort. I can help you talk to Dumbledore and offer protection to you and your family. The prerequisite is that you absolutely cannot help the Death Eaters cause trouble in Hogwarts. At the same time, in this transaction, I will not help you with the matter concerning Lucius."
Draco was completely helpless when he heard Harry's compromise, but before he could smile happily, Harry firmly rejected him.
Draco gritted his teeth secretly, but he was not surprised by Harry's rejection. Although Harry looked like a heroic father overflowing with love, he was not a fool without bottom line.
He knew that this was the minimum condition Harry could compromise on. Even if he forced it, there would be no further progress. Instead, it would make Harry, who felt forced, more wary and resistant.
"I think you know better than anyone what kind of person Dumbledore is to the Death Eaters and Slytherins. Are you sure the Order of the Phoenix can guarantee my mother's safety?"
Draco was in no hurry to express his opinion, but instead threw the question back to Harry.
After all, the new tree he wanted to find for Malfoy was not the Order of the Phoenix, at least not the Order led by Dumbledore.
Therefore, he had to strive for at least the same favor and trust from Harry as Weasley, for the glory of Malfoy.
Draco looked at the clear-headed and determined Harry, his eyes turned and he revealed a faint wry smile.
Harry fell silent upon hearing this, and wordlessly released Draco's restraints. Draco's words made him fall into deep thought.
It's not that he hasn't thought about it. He started thinking about it after Draco was about to give the Ravenclaw crown to Dumbledore and he intercepted it in time.
The conflict between Gryffindor and Slytherin not only has deep historical roots, but is also based on the differences in the characters and pursuits of the two houses.
Whether it is getting the arrogant Narcissa Malfoy to accept the protection of the Order of the Phoenix, or getting Dumbledore and the Order of the Phoenix to agree to accept the surrender of the Malfoy family, it is not an easy task.
He didn't want his decision to put the Draco family in greater trouble.
If Narcissa Malfoy obtained the protection of the Order of the Phoenix, not only would she not be able to change Draco's current predicament, but the conflict between the two colleges would make his situation even more difficult.
What if he fails?
Harry didn't dare think further.
"What do you want me to do?" Harry lowered his eyes slightly and looked at Draco who was leaning against the stone window. The dim light made his expression a little unpredictable.
"I need to determine whether Harry Potter is the savior of the wizarding world or the savior of Gryffindor. In the eyes of the savior, is Slytherin the Slytherin of Hogwarts or the Slytherin of the Death Eaters?"
Draco held the side of Harry's face that was turned away, his tone was serious and solemn, and his eyes stared deeply into Harry's expression.
Harry raised his eyes and stared at Draco, the emotions in his eyes constantly changing.
"Harry Potter is the savior of Gryffindor, who was born in Hogwarts, but Slytherin will always be a part of Hogwarts. A Hogwarts with Gryffindor, Slytherin, Ravenclaw, and Hufflepuff is a complete Hogwarts. Hogwarts will not abandon any part of it."
Harry turned his head at Draco's force and looked back at Draco who was looking straight at him.
Draco smiled, "Then by the same token, Slytherin will never abandon Hogwarts. It will always be Slytherin of Hogwarts first, and then it will have other identities.
But Harry, you should also understand that Slytherin never does a loss-making business. I can't guarantee that all Slytherins will think this way, but I will try my best to make Malfoy's friends think the same way, and Harry Potter should also make your friends agree with your ideas. "
"Of course I will, Draco."
Harry raised his eyebrows, exuding a strong sense of confidence. A big smile appeared on his handsome face, making him look even more carefree and cheerful.
It seemed that the proud peacock had finally thought it through and moved from the dilapidated and leaky villa to his unfamiliar garden. Harry couldn't help but smile even more brightly.
Draco put his hands in his pockets, clenched the creed in his hands, and raised the corners of his lips, very lightly, but the haze on his gray-blue eyes was still deeply shrouded.
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