Wizard God save them both. At least they were in the same boat, utterly shocked by the other. That's something.

Even if it would be terribly hypocritical and nonsensical for Draco to disapprove at that point, he couldn't help but be on pins and needles until there was a verbal confirmation.

It was the biggest relief to finally say it and not be rejected for it. Even if the circumstances were entirely bizarre. He took a slow breath, giving a short nod. Not really a confirmation of anything, except maybe to himself. "I would hope not. This is all--" He waved his hand in a vague gesture; weird, confusing, overwhelming... all of it. "But I would be glad to meet him."