The slight shift in tone almost took Draco aback, realising just how much time he had been spending with Harry lately. It was nice though, being able to see the sheer determination and ambition that seemed to shine from Connor, making him ache for that kind of kinship; something he hadn’t realised that he had missed.<br/>“We better show them what they’re missing out on then,” he stated, uncharacteristically confident, but feeling like he owed it to her. He wanted so desperately to be what she clearly thought him to be, but it was difficult for him to completely erase the insecurity that had crept into him after years of working alone.<br/>“Pave the way for the others, yeah?” He added, unable to keep a smirk from his lips.