Those would all be excellent ideas if Lesath was a perfect Occulemens. As it is, as far as Harry knows Snape may very well be mind-reading as a matter of routine. He’s probably get away with claiming to be playing along for the sake of manipulating Lesath, but given the circumstances cannot be blamed for playing it safe.
Harry should certainly say to Lesath: “I am not your Lord and I did not free your mother from Azkaban, but since you wrongly believe that I am and did, here are my orders for you, which you will notice benefit you and not me.”
Snape was the one who originally introduced Harry to Lesath with the intention of helping Lesath (at least, he didn’t mind that Harry helped him). He wouldn’t be surprised if Harry reacted this way.
Those would all be excellent ideas if Lesath was a perfect Occulemens. As it is, as far as Harry knows Snape may very well be mind-reading as a matter of routine. He’s probably get away with claiming to be playing along for the sake of manipulating Lesath, but given the circumstances cannot be blamed for playing it safe.
Harry should certainly say to Lesath: “I am not your Lord and I did not free your mother from Azkaban, but since you wrongly believe that I am and did, here are my orders for you, which you will notice benefit you and not me.”
Snape was the one who originally introduced Harry to Lesath with the intention of helping Lesath (at least, he didn’t mind that Harry helped him). He wouldn’t be surprised if Harry reacted this way.