In 23 I took it to mean he was using conspiracy-ish-ness to get Draco on board.
In-universe play-acting or not, it’s still strengthening the motif by having it keep turning up.
Right. I was just pointing out that it’s not being presented as something EY is actually suggesting. Here we have it as advice from Voldemort and a lure to someone who’s actively attracted by conspiracy.
In 23 I took it to mean he was using conspiracy-ish-ness to get Draco on board.
In-universe play-acting or not, it’s still strengthening the motif by having it keep turning up.
Right. I was just pointing out that it’s not being presented as something EY is actually suggesting. Here we have it as advice from Voldemort and a lure to someone who’s actively attracted by conspiracy.