Absolutely he would have taken such an action. He only ever latched himself onto mother in the first place for her name and her money. She can find herself another prize pony to escort her around New London.

Hydra is unable to control Harry, and as a girl who is reasonably pretty it ought to be easy enough. But I wouldn't expect you to really understand what constitutes "quite well" in matters of the council.

Nothing's bothering me. I'm in quite good spirits.