In 1066, Armand Malfoy followed William, Duke of Normandy, into the invasion of England, known to history as the Norman Conquest.
After Armand helped William become King of England-William I-he was granted a dukedom and land, on which Malfoy Manor was established.
Before the International Statute of Secrecy was established three hundred years ago, the Malfoy family had always maintained close ties with England's royal family and upper-class Muggles, even intermarrying with them and serving as Court Mages.
After the statute was established, the Malfoy family went into hiding too, but never truly severed its ties with the royal family. Its ducal title had survived to this day.
When Draco told Shawn about Harry's situation that noon, Shawn understood what had happened.
He knew all too well what Petunia's family was like. To make Harry's life easier from then on, Shawn asked Narcissa to bring out the Duke's Badge, which left her terribly embarrassed for a while.
Then he contacted Albert, arranged for a luxury car, and drove to Privet Drive.
After using a Confundus Charm to send Vernon's real client away, he had Kreacher go capture Dobby while he headed straight to the door.
After thoroughly overwhelming Vernon with his social standing and wealth, the scene from moments earlier had unfolded.
Inside the luxury car, Harry listened to Draco's excited account.
"Haha, you have no idea! Your uncle was trying so hard to bow to me just now, but he was too fat. It was hilarious."
Harry grinned along with him. After today's performance, his life at his aunt's house would surely be much better.
He patted his trouser pocket. There were still five hundred pounds in there, funds for entertaining guests. Unfortunately, he wouldn't get to use them.
Something suddenly occurred to Harry.
"Draco, I never imagined your