He desired news of Astoria as much as he had longed to see his son again. Throughout his life, he had felt like he had disappointed her. Not only was he convinced that he hadn't loved her enough, but the worst came after his wife's death when Draco had lost control of Scorpius" life, allowing him to drift exponentially away from what his mother would have wanted for him. He needed comfort. He wanted to be told that he was forgiven or at least hoped that Astoria could hear his pleas, wherever she may be.