Percy laughed. "Cass, every politician is always out for himself first. It's part of the DNA of a politicians. Anyone who tells you otherwise is lying. Why do you think that Shacklebolt never made past where he was? He could have lived to 190 and still never make Head Auror. He didn't have it in him. Politics means putting everything and everyone aside. It's why most of politicians are single or have marriages for show. Malfoy would be a little more obvious than another."
He ran his fingers through Cass's hair. "No, there won't be anything in writing, because neither of us is that stupid. It could be seen as collusion and land both of us in a lot of trouble. I don't trust him, but I can handle him."
Percy rolled his eyes. "Yes, me is out of the question and Dumbledore has as much chance to be named Minister as Lestrange does. Being a politician is a job, a full time job that starts long before any nomination. It wouldn't work, and he wouldn't have the support of a good chunk of the purebloods. The Slytherins could turn his back on him without repercussions and ingratiate themselves to Umbridge at the same time. I'm sorry, but you have to accept that Malfoy might be the best we've got."