There was another flash of the "Old Draco", a little longer this time, and this time it was replaced not by a smile, but by a steady, level stare apparently focused between Ginny's eyebrows.
"Professor Weasley asks -- if I understand her correctly -- a question about Mrs. Lestrange. I can assure her that Mrs. Lestrange has in no way been privy to either my investigations or my thoughts on this matter. However, I cannot state that she did not conduct any research of her own whilst abroad, and I certainly cannot by any means tell what conclusions she may have drawn.
"Beyond that I hardly care to state anything. There is an old tradition -- perhaps better known in the breach than in the observance -- that the details of familial relations are to be kept within the families. While Witch Weekly would, I doubt not, like very much to know my personal opinion of my aunt, and will doubtless invent something regardless, I assure you that I shall not be granting them an interview on the subject. Some matters are simply private, and should remain so."