"I'm resourceful. I've managed to take down house elves' heads and portraits. I'll find a way to take those down, although I don't guarantee that they will be usable afterwards." Burning them seemed like such a good way to destroy them.
"I'm going floor by floor, although I'm thinking of redoing the top floor so that I can move in. Narcissa has been rather kind letting me stay there and I do enjoy the company, but I'd rather not overstay my welcome," he said, like he was talking to a stranger. It was rather ironic that he couldn't talk to his brother, but could have a real conversation with Remus. "I'll have a party when it's completely redecorated. I hope you will come, even if you'd rather not see many of the guests."