Draco doesn't seem bothered by his unseemly choice of words. On the contrary, after a moment's thought, he replies in a subdued tone, "That saved all of our arses." The metal kettle in the sink rattles as he turns on the water. It rushes in with a loud gurgle. "Though it didn't have to take so long for my sake. I would have liked a sign of life from you every now and then."