"It went off as well as it could have,’ he answered, pausing and frowning. "My mother, well, she had managed to half-calm Father down before I even arrived home. I suppose it’s a good thing. Father is now under the impression I am saving you both for later – when the Dark Lord supposedly wins and takes over the Wizarding world. We’re to be able to keep slaves, and he thought it would be amusing to have you both.’