"I haven't had a good life," Barty agreed, "I haven't had a good death either. I haven't had a father's support or a mother who'd fight battles for me. But that has made me strong. So, perhaps that is what you are lacking."

He looked at Draco, making a show of how he was pondering the matter. "Is that it? It makes sense. Have you ever suffered pain? I could get you used to it."