Draco had left supper and followed the other students into the meeting with Dumbledore. He caught sight of the empty seat beside Vincent, realizing that the boy had been undoubtedly quiet over the past few days. Sliding into it gracefully, Draco reached across and placed a gentle hand on Vincent's shoulder, inclining his head in greeting. "You're safe for now, Vince," Draco murmured quietly, catching the glimpses of fear on his friend's face every now and then.