Draco had offered Theo to come straight to the cottage with him, but Theo had declined. Stating that he had tried calling for the family elves, but none had responded, meaning Thoros still had them bound to the Manor. He wanted to check on their wellbeing and then release them, even if they did not want to be freed. Draco had given him a kiss and disappeared into the floo, knowing that Theo would be home as soon as he could.