Dinner had passed almost in a blur, comparable to so many dinners that they had shared at the manor that Draco was having a hard time really telling them apart. It was nice to get to talk to Harry about his new position in the ministry, having not really felt like it was anything but symbolic, but Harry seemed to think otherwise. The more Draco learnt of Paul Buchannan, the more surprised he was that the older man seemed to have taken a liking to him.<br/>“Well, at least I know you haven’t hired me because of my name,” Draco stated, swirling the wine in his glass, having found that it had served to take the edge of and make him more relaxed about not being able to spend the entire evening with Harry.<br/>“I know that’s him sticking his neck out for me and I appreciate it.”