He gave a nod and an apology acknowledging Remus's reprimand. At the same time, Draco couldn't help but be proud of the compliment. "An actual duel?!" He replied quite excited by the possibility.

Part of him was still skeptical if he was actually really ready for one. Boasting that he could do one and actually going through it were two different things. Let alone against a very skilled person then a student.