Chapter 95:
It was the best way Harry could reveal his feelings without saying too much. It also explained his willingness to forgive Lucius and other Death Eaters, but not people like Ron and Dumbledore. Most Death Eaters were simply following orders and their beliefs, few actually enjoyed their actions. They were soldiers fighting for what they believed in. However, there were a few who Harry did hate and held grudges against: Pettigrew was an example - he was a traitor and he was weak. He didn't believe in anything other than saving himself. Bellatrix was another, although he could perhaps sympathise more since Sirius said she was honestly mentally ill. Still, she was a sadist who enjoyed hurting people, even children. Then there was the pink toad, Umbridge; her vindictive spreading of hate and prejudice was sickening.
Then there was Hermione, who was a conundrum. Harry still didn't forgive her - sure, she was innocent in this life, but she had manipulated him in his last, made him believe he had friends and then plotted to steal from him and kill him. She and Ron had utterly destroyed his heart in his last life, they had betrayed him along with Molly and Ginny. However, the one person he knew he would never forgive was Dumbledore. That man had destroyed Harry's life, he had plotted and schemed and manipulated until Harry had nothing - and why? For what purpose? Harry still didn't know for certain.
"You have goals, then?" Lucius asked, bringing Harry back to the present.
Harry tilted his head. "I think everybody has plans, Lucius."
Lucius smirked at the answer. How very Slytherin. "Indeed," he agreed.
~ After lunch Harry and Draco played a few games of chess and exploding snap while they talked idly. Draco was a better player than Harry, but Harry could hold his own.
Seeing an opportunity to ask something that had been bothering him for a while, Harry spoke, "Draco, I was wondering, do you happen to have a house-elf named Dobby?"
Harry saw Draco's face scrunch in confusion before he answered, "Yes, but he's not here at the moment, he's still in training. However did you know about him?"
"I'm not sure - perhaps you or somebody mentioned him?" Harry dismissed quickly. "Anyway, what training?"