"Let us not pretend, my boy. We both know the truth of the matter after our last meeting. However, no hard feelings, as we both sit here at present. I have also been informed of reasons why you neglected your task, as well as other changes in your life over the past year. The Order has helped with the protection of your mother, I am told. Yes, very good, and yet your father remains with Voldemort to hold up other pretences for your sake as well."