As they finally approached the gargoyle that guarded the spiral staircase to the headmaster’s office, Draco couldn’t help but feel more than a little on edge. He didn’t relish the idea of seeing the headmaster. Looking into the eyes of the old man, it was difficult not to fixate on Harry’s childhood, and the role Dumbledore played in placing him with relatives who hated him. He needn’t have worried, however.