"No – no, Draco. I would never do what she has done, I would have let go of someone like Lucius a long time ago. There comes a point when one has to choose – and I would have chosen my son. But I do understand her perspective better now, and I must admit I feel a certain amount of sympathy. It must be very hard for her, too. Not that –" She began to prevaricate and justify apologetically, and Draco waved her into silence.