Arthur Weasley Suspects Malfoy's Influence Over Fudge

PAGES: 155-156

After their encounter with Lucius Malfoy, Mr. Weasley suggests that Malfoy is trying to find out if Harry was expelled. He speculates that Malfoy is using his wealth to influence Cornelius Fudge and delay laws that don't benefit him. Harry wonders if Fudge could be under the Imperius Curse, but Mr. Weasley believes Fudge is acting on his own.