I'm certain he does. It is with such that I can empathize myself, though the difference between my father and yours is that mine has rather... twisted morals at times, as you may know.
Of course, I am not, Scorpius. And you are? Yes, I am out of the country and I'm afraid I will not be returning until the end of the break. I had not known! Do forgive my absense, my friend. Perhaps we can speak when I return? That is if your schedule has not been filled with meetings with young bachelorettes by then...
How are your siblings taking this news? Certainly, they have expected this?