I also get the feeling that Slughorn is more likely to be of actual use to you, once you get out into the adult world. He very much exemplifies, to me, what House Slytherin is all about... power and influence.
Mmmm...yes, definitely. Mutual back-scratching. which suggests that at some point the kids Slughorn picks get wise to his game, and CHOOSE to play – or not. I don't think Harry has that sort of...flexibility in his dealings with Dumbles.
You think Malfoy the Elder wouldn't like some of the influence he has?
Heh! Although Azkaban's probably the safest place for Lucius these days...
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Date: 2005-09-12 07:07 pm (UTC)Mmmm...yes, definitely. Mutual back-scratching. which suggests that at some point the kids Slughorn picks get wise to his game, and CHOOSE to play – or not. I don't think Harry has that sort of...flexibility in his dealings with Dumbles.
You think Malfoy the Elder wouldn't like some of the influence he has?
Heh! Although Azkaban's probably the safest place for Lucius these days...