Draco didn't want to dread social interaction, but it was difficult learning a new set of skills at his age. He wanted a new life even at home, but finding it seemed so daunting. His embarrassing assignment that went public told the truth; he wanted to make good on his second chance in life. He just didn't know how or where to start so he hid, like the coward everyone knew he was.
He forced a smile. If he wanted a second chance, he needed to become worthy of it. Where better to start than with one of the many people he wronged through his young life? "I did," Draco replied quickly. "I am glad you came, but didn't you want to go to that opening everyone is on about?"