The only problem would be Lupin’s son. The wolf had started Hogwarts the same year as Harry, and undoubtedly Lupin would eventually come into Harry’s life. But that was a problem for another time since as long as Edward was occupied by the Malfoy kid, Harry would be but a mediocre thought for him. Their unusual friendship was proving beneficial until it would not, which is when Albus would sow the seeds of doubt.