He Studied Outside Of Class

It may seem like Draco is a carefree, know-it-all wizard who gets everything handed to him on a silver spoon. While that may be a part of who he is, we've learned that when it comes to his studies and spells, he actually takes things seriously.Draco has been known for using spells that his other classmates aren't skilled at. Does this mean, like Hermione, that Draco is spending time in the library combing through books of spells to learn all he can? Some that stand out are the dancing feet spell he used on Harry and jinxing badges to say "Potter Stinks" during the Triwizard Tournament.

He Constantly Needs The Approval Of Others

A running theme with Draco is definitely his inner conflict. As the series unfolds, it slowly becomes clear that the biggest struggle of all is how Draco feels versus how his family wants him to act. For the Malfoys, family and bloodline is everything. Imagine the strictest household, multiply it, and there is Draco's childhood.

In almost every instance where Draco is doing something evil that he doesn't actually want to do, he is doing it to please his father and his family. His constant need for approval almost drives him insane. Draco's seemingly evil nature and mean spirit have less to do with him and more to do with his overbearing family, who he eventually learns he will never please.

He Didn't Know Was The Owner Of The Elder Wand

Draco may not have been able to go through with ending Dumbledore, but he did disarm him before Snape finished the task. This important detail had many viewers confused, but J.K. Rowling set the record straight: "Dumbledore didn’t want to lose his wand at that point and Draco disarmed him. So that meant that the wand gave Draco its allegiance, even though Draco never knew it [or] touched it," she explained to Today.

Later, when Harry physically wrestles Draco's regular wand out of his hand, this still counts as "conquering" him, hence the Elder Wand's allegiance transfers to Harry even though it's in Dumbledore's grave. "I really wanted, very consciously, for the history of the wizarding world to hinge on this moment where two teenage boys have a physical [fight," Rowling says. "They don’t even do it by magic."

He's Not A Werewolf

While many fan theories have truth to them, the fan-favorite theory that Draco is a werewolf is definitely not true. For a while, fans speculated that Draco was bitten by Fenrir Greyback in his 4th or 5th year, which would make him a secret werewolf.Although this is an interesting idea, to say the least, and would make him even more powerful, it sadly isn't true. The queen herself J.K. Rowling took to Twitter, as she likes to do, and dispelled not only this theory but another one while she was at it. She tweeted, "Draco definitely isn't a werewolf (and Snape's not a vampire)."

He's Really Jealous Of Harry

While it may seem as though Draco simply has an outright hatred for Harry from the start, it goes deeper than that. He is, above all, jealous of Harry and a coward. Draco was brought up believing that he and his family are the best that the wizarding world has to offer. When Draco's initial meeting with Harry didn't go as he planned, in a "you're with us or you're against us" moment, Draco's only other option was to make Harry's life miserable.Coming from an incredibly egotistical and snobbish family, Draco didn't know how to deal with someone else being more sought after and beloved than himself. As many bullies do, Draco masked his jealousy with hatred and fought Harry at every chance he could.

He Is Not Always Self-Serving

The Malfoys as a whole tend to be incredibly self-serving. Even the seemingly kindest acts often have an ulterior motive. Narcissa Malfoy is often credited with saving Harry's life by not telling Voldemort about him. The only reason she does this is because she thinks Draco may still be alive, and she is not willing to chance to lose her son. While this saved Harry, she ultimately did it for herself and Draco.

Draco, however, is different. When asked to identify Harry, Ron, and Hermione - who he clearly knows - he lies to the Death Eaters in order to save their lives. Not only is there no reward in this for him, but Draco could also actually be punished and even be terminated for such a lie. He takes the risk anyway, and this shows a true difference in his character from his family.