Appearances Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stoneĭraco Malfoy makes his first appearance in the series when he and Harry meet while being fitted for school robes at Madam Malkin's, a clothing shop in Diagon Alley. Draco Malfoy eventually named his son for yet another constellation, Scorpius. Another constellation is Draco (the Dragon). Many of Draco's relatives on his mother's side of the family (the Blacks) are named for stars or constellations (e.g., Sirius Black, Regulus Black, Andromeda Black Tonks, Bellatrix Black Lestrange, Cygnus Black, Orion Black). In an article published in 2002, Nilsen and Nilsen argue that "Draco" has connotations with draconian, and that his name starts with "mal", a French prefix for "bad" or "evil". Philip Nel believes that Malfoy is derived from the French phrase mal foi, meaning "bad faith". "Spungen" also appeared on her pre-canon class list, but it was crossed out and replaced with the surname "Spinks", while "Malfoy" was later added after the completion of the list. Malfoy was originally named "Draco Spungen" in the earliest drafts of Philosopher's Stone. Says Rowling, " found out that many people in power in the wizarding world are just as corrupt and nasty as they are in our world." Harry's first impression that the Wizarding community is a "magical wonderland" is instantly shattered. Draco, adhering to his family's beliefs, thinks that Muggle-born witches and wizards, which he and other characters derogatorily describe by the epithet Mudbloods, should be denied a magical education. Rowling uses the Malfoys to introduce themes of intolerance and bigotry into a setting where people are often judged solely by their blood lineage rather than their good character or accomplishments. Harry first encounters Draco's snobbish bigotry after their initial encounter at Madam Malkin's. ![]() He was played by Tom Felton in the Harry Potter film series.ĭraco serves as a foil to the hero, Harry Potter and is loosely based on bullies Rowling encountered during her school days. Draco is characterised as a cowardly bully who tricks and hurts people to get what he wants he is also a cunning user of magic. ![]() He is frequently accompanied by his two cronies, Vincent Crabbe and Gregory Goyle, who act as henchmen. He is a student in Harry Potter's year belonging in the Slytherin house. Draco Lucius Malfoy is a fictional character in J.
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