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Malfoy's been giving generously to all sorts of things for years.

Gets him in with the right people.

Then he can ask favours.

Delay laws he doesn't want past.

Oh, he's very well connected, Lucius Malfoy.

This quote got me thinking,

did Lucius Malfoy, known death eater and

proponent of pure blood supremacy, actually bribe his way out of going to Asgaban? And if that's

the case, why didn't money help Belatrix in the same way? Let's dive into it. Hey everyone, welcome to another installment of Harry Potter Theory.

If we look at the actions and behaviors of Lucius Malfoy in the books and films, it's almost impossible to ignore the red

flags. He was highly intolerant of muggles, muggleborns, he was a huge advocate for blood

purity, and he was extremely outspoken. He would also wield his money and status like a weapon,

flaunting it at any opportunity. From a moral standpoint, he's arguably one of

the worst characters in the entire series, but the fact that he's so easy to hate tells me he's

probably just a well-written character. Do we hate him? Yes, but would I remove him from the story?

Absolutely not. After graduating from Hogwarts in the early 1970s,

Lucius Malfoy found himself in a position of privilege due to his family's wealth and status.

And with no immediate need to pursue a career, he chose to remain at the family estate,

indulging in the luxuries and comforts that had surrounded him since childhood.

It was during this period that he deepened his relationship with Narcissa Black, a fellow

wealthy and pure-blood Slytherin from Hogwarts. Their shared disdain for muggles and

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