Scorpius had been waiting at the front gate as soon as he got the message. He was glad to see her. He needed to have someone around. Because when he was alone? Memories of his school days played in his mind again and again, most of them involving Al Potter. With the reality of knowing he was truly gone.
When he saw Amelia approach, he had a half smile on his face, before looking solemn once again. His eyes looked like he had been rubbing them. He was pleased to see her now. "Err.. hi. Glad you could come. Let's go inside."