Oh, sweetheart You are so very kind to offer, but no, I don't think there's anything you can do to make that better. I'm going to trust to Raz (and the Malfoys) on a response, but I rather suspect ignoring it in public is the best thing to do.

Helping make sure he's all right is the best thing right now. I've got some very nice research to keep me busy, and I'll see you this weekend. (And I know Narcissa is looking forward to time to talk to me, but I'd also love a bit of a fly and seeing what you all have discovered so far about the area.)

And look. It's possible someone might ask you about it. If you want to know if anything they say (or any other gossip you hear) about me is true, you can ask me, and I'll tell you truth and what you can share. As much as I can without giving away someone else's secrets. (Blame my House, but I prefer honesty when I can and especially with those I trust.)