"...you know, given time and training, Draco might do well for a partner," Remus said thoughtfully. "Really though, the only safe bet for a long term partner is an Animagus and as rare as they are..." But his arm tightened around her; it was obvious who he was thinking of. If Sirius hadn't been killed...
"As for the Malfoys, it's hard to explain without you having seen it. Lying, oh yes, I could see that with no difficulty. But I came on them with no idea they'd be there. No time for them to arrange anything. I saw Lucius... There is mental damage there. I know that they would never suffer their pride so much as they did in front of me if they hadn't changed. Narcissa made a meal, no House Elves, and they aren't looking as perfect as they had."
But still, Remus couldn't help his next words. "It's not them I'm doing this for; its for Draco. He deserves a chance, but I'll only give him one. Tomorrow, I'm going to take him to see Kingsley."
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"As for the Malfoys, it's hard to explain without you having seen it. Lying, oh yes, I could see that with no difficulty. But I came on them with no idea they'd be there. No time for them to arrange anything. I saw Lucius... There is mental damage there. I know that they would never suffer their pride so much as they did in front of me if they hadn't changed. Narcissa made a meal, no House Elves, and they aren't looking as perfect as they had."
But still, Remus couldn't help his next words. "It's not them I'm doing this for; its for Draco. He deserves a chance, but I'll only give him one. Tomorrow, I'm going to take him to see Kingsley."