"Despite your late entrance, you did well in protecting the Dark Lady, Draco," Tom said. "I am impressed by your skill. Not many have duelled with Bellatrix and lived to tell the tale. Your actions today have earned you a higher rank within the Death Eaters. You will stand as your father’s equal. However, you will still remain as the Dark Lady’s personal guard and I expect you to be at her side whenever I am not.