A slow breath out, then he thought about it for several more moments before he continued. "As you wish," he said carefully, "but I have someone who would be willing to come here and help you, provided her abilities are what he needs. Something to keep in mind. He wouldn't have to go into St. Mungos', and better, she doesn't know your family. No judgement on that. Just... think on it."

Push on. Go into a better topic.

"...As for Draco, have you given any thought to his future?" He glanced to Draco, hoping the young man would give him a chance to broach this topic in this way.