That’s the question that literally no one has asked. Until now, maybe.
As is common with Harry Potter fans, the lack of any further work on the mythology gives rise to its own world of fan theories that show no signs of abating eight years after the last book and four years after the last film.
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Let’s get to the latest theory: Draco Malfoy is a werewolf.
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This was claimed by the bluntly titled “website” (it’s actually just a single page) “Draco Malfoy Is A Werewolf” and also by YouTuber Jonathan Carlin.
They present their case as follows…
First, it is suggested that Voldemort may have punished Lucius Malfoy, Draco’s father, for his misdeeds by sending Fenrir Greyback, the werewolf, to bite him. The Dark Lord has experience in this field and sent Greyback specifically to bite the children of those who disobeyed his orders, including Remus Lupin. Could this be one of the reasons why the Malfoys eventually turn against Voldemort for what they did to Draco?
Besides, Lucius’ mismanagement of the whole Riddle diary debacle in general wasn’t as severe as it could have been, given Voldemort’s evil nature. Was biting Draco a more appropriate course of action?
Second, there is a seemingly casual comment from Voldemort to Draco, referring to the impending parenthood of Remus Lupin and Nymphadora Tonks. “Perhaps you can look after the boys?” says Voldemort. Is this less casual than we think? Is he linking Draco to the lycanthropic Lupin?
And then there is the little matter of Draco’s “dark mark”.
It is never explicitly shown in the books (in the movies yes, in the books no).
Yes, he shows “something” on his arm that scares the crap out of Borgin, Borgin, and Burke’s shop (while Harry hides and overhears the exchange), but what is it? Could it actually be a werewolf bite and not the Death Eaters’ dark mark? He also adds at this point that Greyback is a close, personal friend to intimidate Borgin even more.
Hermione, meanwhile, is always right. Always. And Harry is pretty much always wrong when it comes to Malfoy. Hermione never thought that Draco was a “Death Eater,” one of Voldemort’s followers. So maybe she’s right. As always.
And then there’s the fact that Draco isn’t treated like the other “Death Eaters.” In The Half-Blood Prince, when the Death Eaters come to Hogwarts, he climbs up the Astronomy Tower after breaking through the barrier that only allows those with a “Death Mark” to enter. The barrier then dissolves before he comes back down. Seems a bit convenient.
All of this would also complicate the relationship between Malfoy and Snape. Is Draco relying on Snape to create a Wolfsbane Potion?
Of course, this may have nothing to do with JK Rowling’s creation. But still… if the fur fits…
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