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Harry, how are the trips with Finnigan and Patil going?
I've been thinking about it, a little, and it seems to me that if Draco's idea is to make them think they answer to you, then the best way is probably to do things that they want to do and make them feel important, rather more like allies than like they're servants. If you want them to come to you before anyone else like Professor Dolohov, then they have to like you and trust you.
I mean, if it's going well, then that's one thing. But I have a feeling Draco's approach may make them eventually wind up resenting you rather than looking to you as a benevolent leader. Before that happens, you might consider ways to curry their favour. I mean, not that you would kiss their arses, obviously, just...make them your mates.
I've been thinking about it, a little, and it seems to me that if Draco's idea is to make them think they answer to you, then the best way is probably to do things that they want to do and make them feel important, rather more like allies than like they're servants. If you want them to come to you before anyone else like Professor Dolohov, then they have to like you and trust you.
I mean, if it's going well, then that's one thing. But I have a feeling Draco's approach may make them eventually wind up resenting you rather than looking to you as a benevolent leader. Before that happens, you might consider ways to curry their favour. I mean, not that you would kiss their arses, obviously, just...make them your mates.
