Rose had been his most frequent company. He hated to admit it, but he had missed her after three days of not seeing or hearing from her. That was why he had written to her about the Resurrection Potion and why he had agreed to let her come and assist. He couldn't be detached with her. He didn't want to be. It was good for him to have someone nearby who didn't despise him. Even when they argued, he sensed a deep respect from her that no one had ever shown him since Astoria was alive.