"What of the Order? Aren't you gaining connections through them at least?" He gave an apologetic nod, understanding what it's like to have few friends...or well people he could trust.

"The only reason why we're still alive today is for the soul reason that He wanted us to remain an example of what happens when you mess up." Draco gave a wary sigh and got up from his seat.

"Speaking of my father I better go find him...he should have been done the protection spells a while ago. He... has a tendency to get lost. Not lost on the grounds...but more mentally. Today was one of his better days. The dementors probably shook him up. This should only take a few minutes."