[Feeling himself relax a little more, Draco mirrors the small smile and nods.] Of course. Now, don't you be doing anything stupid without me while I'm gone, yeah?

[He inhales a deep breath and tries to shake the gloomy feeling off of his chest.]

I'll be leaving tonight at sun down, they've permitted me to use the Floo Network to the Manor. So at least I won't have to spend a carriage ride worrying for too long.