I find myself considering certain things about Draco's character in every fic I write about him. Some of them come from canon, others from fanon, but which have to be taken into account. Draco can be shaped in so many different directions, from heroic to hedonistic, from bitter to benevolent, from conniving to competent. These are the "settings" that determine what kind of Draco I get, and what kind of plot follows.
(Ten Questions About Draco Malfoy)