Draco's grin just got bigger. He wanted the job, but he didn't plan to get killed over it. Potter will keep him safe whether he asked or not. "You'll know. It's not going to be a secret anyway. As for Hogwarts, you can let him know that I've approached you about replacing Lupin and while I haven't say, you suspect I want Severus there. If anything, his opposition to Severus will give us more credibility."
He sighed. "You know, the people that really worry me are the idiots, because they can't be predicted. We'll be fine with uncle Rodolphus. He schemes too much and that will help us. Aunt Bella is a very different situation."