Now write the scene where Draco attempts to convince his father to accept Quirrel points in repayment of the debt.
“You see, Father, Professor Quirrel has promised to grant any school-related wish within his power to whoever has the most Quirrel points. If Harry gives his points to me, I will have the most points by far. Then I can get Quirrel to teach students that blood purism is correct, or that it would be rational to follow the Dark Lord if he returns, or to make me the undisputed leader of House Slytherin. That is worth far more than six thousand galleons!”
Lord Malfoy looked unconvinced. “If Quirrel is as smart as you say, why would he promise to grant such an open-ended wish? He warned you that Quirrel points were worth only one-tenth of House points, a popularity contest designed to distract fools from true politics and dominated by Quidditch seekers. For every plot you buy from Quirrel with your points, he will hatch a greater counter-plot to achieve what he himself truly wants. You must learn, my son, not to rely overmuch on those greater than yourself to serve as your willing agents; the power loaned by them is never free, and it is not truly yours in the end.”
Now write the scene where Draco attempts to convince his father to accept Quirrel points in repayment of the debt.
“You see, Father, Professor Quirrel has promised to grant any school-related wish within his power to whoever has the most Quirrel points. If Harry gives his points to me, I will have the most points by far. Then I can get Quirrel to teach students that blood purism is correct, or that it would be rational to follow the Dark Lord if he returns, or to make me the undisputed leader of House Slytherin. That is worth far more than six thousand galleons!”
Lord Malfoy looked unconvinced. “If Quirrel is as smart as you say, why would he promise to grant such an open-ended wish? He warned you that Quirrel points were worth only one-tenth of House points, a popularity contest designed to distract fools from true politics and dominated by Quidditch seekers. For every plot you buy from Quirrel with your points, he will hatch a greater counter-plot to achieve what he himself truly wants. You must learn, my son, not to rely overmuch on those greater than yourself to serve as your willing agents; the power loaned by them is never free, and it is not truly yours in the end.”