Nice. I like your explanation much better than mine. Keeping in mind that Lucius knows very little at this point about what Harry is like — and that Harry is only eleven! — I guess it’s reasonable for Lucius to assume that such an observation by a fellow student of Draco’s would require some adult tutelage.
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.
Nice. I like your explanation much better than mine. Keeping in mind that Lucius knows very little at this point about what Harry is like — and that Harry is only eleven! — I guess it’s reasonable for Lucius to assume that such an observation by a fellow student of Draco’s would require some adult tutelage.
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.