516: Can Draco Malfoy Ever Be Forgiven?

The Harry Potter Store in New York City is now open. Will Micah be going?

In celebration of the character's birthday, today we are discussing all things Draco Malfoy.

Malfoy's name implies he will act in bad faith, and his horoscope suggests a duality of character. Do the hosts agree?

According to LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4, Malfoy's Boggart is Lord Voldemort. Is this canon? Are there any other things his Boggart might be?

We all agree Tom Felton was an excellent choice for Draco, and we love how active he is in fandom today.

Fun Segment: To kick off our in-depth character analysis, the hosts recap the Top 7 Moments Draco was a Jerk

While the first four moments were concerning, the top three moments could have or did result in the loss of life!

Can Draco Malfoy be redeemed? How much of his upbringing is to blame for his casual racism?

Is there a "sweet spot" age where Draco can be held responsible for all of his actions, and if so, when?

Drawing from Cursed Child, all the hosts strangely agree that Draco would be a good father as a result of his actions.

Are there actions of Draco's that are truly unforgivable? What behavior would the hosts never forgive in their personal life?

Which characters from Harry Potter would never forgive Draco? Which ones would?

Finally, the hosts all try to say something nice about Draco!

Quizzitch: The constellation Draco was so named for its appearance of being like a dragon.. Who first named the constellation Draco?Visit MuggleCast.com/Quizzitch to submit your answer!

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