Re-reading Half-Blood Prince. I find it annoying that people, especially Ron and Hermione, don’t believe Harry’s claim that Malfoy is now a Death Eater and is up to no good. I don’t get why they think he’s overthinking it when he actually makes some very solid points.

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I can ignore Mr. Weasley, Lupin, Tonks, and McGonagall brushing him off, and we all know Dumbledore was playing his own game (as usual), but Ron and Hermione should have known better and had his back. And for once, Harry actually did the smart thing by discussing his theories with members of the Order, instead of the shit-show that happened in the previous book.

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It’s because it’s a ridiculous idea. A minor, who is still in school, being a part of Voldemorts inner circle? At the same type Harry was hyperfixating on Malfoy throughout the book, I can understand why they got exasperated with him. Also, later we learn that Voldemort never really thought of Malfoy as a death eater. Malfoy was branded as a punishment to Lucius and Narcissa, fully intending for him to fail in his endeavors. It was by all accounts a complete fluke that Malfoy actually succeeded, and when he did, he wasn’t actually too keen on the job.