"It is hard to think of it being Winter Fest already. Perhaps next year I will be able to be knighted. Perhaps there is enough money for a class at the mage school. But what? I'll have to think on that for a bit. Perhaps something with geography.<br/>As far as friends, I have none and don't expect to gain any. If I do gain any friends, it will be because of you.<br/>Why would you want a Draco for a champion and guard? Will your father accept me? I rather doubt it because of that fiend Lord Standish Draco.<br/>Perhaps your father might need an extra hand. I should meet him. I must show him my gratitude. But first I need to shave and get cleaned up. I must look like a heathen." Jacques spoke thoughtfully.