"Scorpius, sometimes life happens," Draco was speaking and not entirely sure what he was saying, but he was trying not to reinforce the crest fallen look on his son's face. "People change. And with hurt feelings, it can be delicate. But if there's something there worth preserving, sometimes you have to dig deep. Explore whether it's worth pursuing. If there's not, sometimes people are better off as friends or not even in each other's lives at all, as sad as that can be. But you need to commit to something. Or else you'll always be filled with regret and wondering what could have been. You just have to decide what you want and go in that direction confidently. Hope for the best." Draco winced as he finished. He had no bloody idea what he was talking about.