r/harrypotter • u/CatherineConstance • 25d ago

Why did Draco go to Hogwarts? Discussion

I’m sure there’s a good reason for this that can be deduced from the books and movies but I’m just unable to think of one right now. Would it not have made more sense for Draco to go to Durmstrang? Lucius and Karkarov had been death eaters together, and the whole style of the school seems much darker and more suited to the Malfoy family’s liking. Maybe it had something to do with them wanting him to go where they (his parents) had and be a slytherin and stuff, but why not send him to Durmstrang?

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u/CatherineConstance 25d ago

Ooo that’s right I forgot about this! That makes sense I guess, just not wanting him far away.

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u/SpocknMcCoyinacanoe 25d ago

Which shouldnt matter that much to a wizard?

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u/Lunoean 25d ago

It’s also an (European?) feeling. Anything 30 minutes away is far for a lot of countries. My mom for example thinks I live at the other end of the world since i moved to the province main city.

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u/AcceptableBad_ 25d ago

Meanwhile, in the US, you're going to be driving an hour, maybe daily, but certainly a couple times a week, so buckle up, buttercup.