Scorpius resisted the urge to roll his eyes. "A risk assessment is the analysis of risk or potential risk in a given situation, and determining the best course of action," he replied, shifting his weight a little bit.
He nodded as Potter talked. "I do realize that. Regardless of what I think, I would not do it again. I do believe that is the point, and I do have control of my own actions. I also believe, still, that there was more than enough reason that this should not have become an Auror issue." There was more he wanted to say, but this wasn't the time and the place for personal issues with his family. "I'm not trying to justify it by saying that."