Keep your eye on the prize, even if it changes.

Draco is living in France near his mother and studying at Beauxbatons for his final year in school. In the spirit of magical unity, Hogwarts is holding an international competition for magical students (similar to the tri-wizard, but more skewed toward academics and higher study and less about who is better at not dying by dragon) Draco is the Beauxbaton contender based on his scores and aptitude, but he is still afraid about going back to Hogwarts. Winning this competition could open a lot of doors for him, particularly with his past. He reaches out to Harry, the last person in the world he wants to speak to, but maybe the only person capable of helping him decide if he should risk coming home.