The fact that Clarke’s demeanor had changed suggested he had, for Harry’s sake, dropped the line of questioning that concerned Draco’s recent employment, instead returning to the comfort of standard-issue questions.<br/>Harry startled, shocked at the nerve of the demand.<br/>“Absolutely not,” he said, having all but kicked Draco’s chair to interrupt what was evidently an ingrained compliance to Clarke’s request. It made Harry’s mouth go dry, unnerved by the power dynamics exhibited.<br/>Harry straightened his posture, uncrossing his legs as he shifted. While he knew he would have had no say in the invasive nature of the demand otherwise, this particular month Harry’s claim to Draco’s silence trumped Clarke’s claim to his answers.<br/>Some of the pleasant air had left Harry's tone when he spoke.<br/>“Malfoy’s work is protected by the Auror Department security act, as it is with any other employee. It is classified information, regardless of whether or not he has signed an NDA.”