So I was I. Apparently, there was no opportunity to contact Lucius before the trial, and he was clearly too angry to meet in private during the events of the trial.
I disagree. Lucius’s anger is designed, and its purpose is to strike against his enemies and protect his House.
And so if Harry makes a public offer to help Malfoy get vengeance- perhaps glancing at Dumbledore while he says it- Malfoy’s anger will align with a private consultation with Harry.
So I was I. Apparently, there was no opportunity to contact Lucius before the trial, and he was clearly too angry to meet in private during the events of the trial.
I disagree. Lucius’s anger is designed, and its purpose is to strike against his enemies and protect his House.
And so if Harry makes a public offer to help Malfoy get vengeance- perhaps glancing at Dumbledore while he says it- Malfoy’s anger will align with a private consultation with Harry.