After the war, the Malfoy family is no longer protected by reputation alone. Lucius Malfoy is imprisoned in Azkaban, their loyalty to Voldemort publicly dissected, and their political capital sharply diminished. Draco Malfoy remains wealthy and well connected, but his name now carries risk rather than authority. To preserve what remains of the Malfoy standing in pureblood society, Draco agrees to an arranged marriage. The decision is strategic, not emotional. Refusing would leave the Malfoy name vulnerable to further collapse.