"Yes, my son, I’m talking about her. I didn't say you like her or harbor any hidden feelings for her, I know you don’t. But mostly it's her heritage that keeps you from being her friend. And trust me, you’ll need powerful friends. Crabbe and Goyle are many things, but powerful isn't one of these things. Draco, at some point you’ll have to decide if you want to live your life in hate and as a puppet, like your father, or you could become a man of your own, make your own decisions and be happy."