I just realised that I missed another very strong piece of evidence which immediately precedes Harry’s statement: Draco states that Harry should meet Lucius—he is actually offering Harry privileged access to his father.
This strengthens my view that Harry has noted that Draco offers (multiple paths to) influence with or threat to Lucius.
I just realised that I missed another very strong piece of evidence which immediately precedes Harry’s statement: Draco states that Harry should meet Lucius—he is actually offering Harry privileged access to his father.
This strengthens my view that Harry has noted that Draco offers (multiple paths to) influence with or threat to Lucius.