Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today, we’re discussing a segment from the Deathly Hallows involving Draco Malfoy and Harry Potter. More specifically, we’ll be addressing the moment that Draco Malfoy FAILS to identify Harry Potter in the presence of his father and fellow Death Eaters.

What I want to explore is..WHY? Did Draco simply FAIL to recognize Harry? Was it an act of self-preservation? Or, was this Draco’s chance at some form of redemption?

It all begins on chapter 23 of the Deathly Hallows - Malfoy Manor - where there is some confusion around Harry’s identity.

Topics Covered / Questions Answered:

Why didn’t Draco Malfoy identify Harry Potter at Malfoy Manor?
Did Draco recognize Harry despite Hermione’s Stinging Jinx?
Was Draco secretly trying to save Harry, Ron, and Hermione?
Why did Draco claim he could not be certain it was Harry?
Was Draco beginning to turn against Lord Voldemort?
How had Draco changed since Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince?
Why was Draco afraid to summon Voldemort to Malfoy Manor?
Did Draco still believe in the Death Eater cause?
How did Draco’s hesitation compare with Narcissa Malfoy’s later decision to save Harry?
Did Draco’s actions help Harry Potter escape Malfoy Manor?
Why were Lucius Malfoy and Bellatrix Lestrange desperate to confirm Harry’s identity?
What does the Malfoy Manor scene reveal about Draco’s morality, fear, and redemption?
Did Draco knowingly betray Voldemort?
What J.K. Rowling’s books reveal about Draco’s true intentions
The real reason Draco Malfoy refused to identify Harry Potter

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices