Closing his eyes, Snape seemed to brace himself. "Just tell me. The Malfoys?"
"All survived."
Snape let out a sigh, and nodded. "Thank you."
Oooh! Not only did I just melt a little, but that really peaks my interest as to just what Snape's interest in the Malfoys is - and perhaps which of the Malfoy's it is that is interested.
"Put your back into it, boy," Snape ordered... I'm laughing so hard, it hurts.
And you've brought up a really good point. Why DIDN'T anyone think to go back for Snape's body. Inconsiderate bastards.