This discussion

[ladyrelaynie]

In which Draco breaks my heart into a million pieces.

Ugh. Every option sucks. This is …upsetting.

They CAN'T let Lucius die. The Order does not just let people die!

But damned if I can come up with a solution that doesn't blow, either.

/:(

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[ellemir]

This is all true, and will probably send Draco back to give himself up.
However, I don't think they are currently thinking things through long term, just looking to find a solution to the immediate problem.
If they do get Lucius and Narcissa it will be very problematic in the short term. However the Malfoys aren't stupid. Voldie is already willing to kill Lucius and Lucius has already been revealed to have doubts. If they are kidnapped they will know there is no way back into their privileged lives, because the LP will be sure they have betrayed him. As that point however angry and antagonistic they are, they will eventually realise that their only chance of survival lies with the Order. Don't get me wrong, I don't expect them to join the order or even help them much, but acting against them will not be in their best interests.

[ellemir]

It looks like Rachel wants to be sure they would look incriminated.