Murder in Hogsmeade! Draco read the headline, then the article, knowing that The Daily Prophet was mostly speculating on the death of the child. He had been the one to find the boy, had been the one to capture the supposed murderer. Draco had been in the right place at the right time, or maybe it was the wrong place, wrong time. Because of it, the dead boy, he is speaking to Granger again after over ten years. Draco Malfoy, father, head of the ancient Malfoy Apothecaries, still mourns his beloved wife. But suddenly, he hears Astoria's voice more, and she's telling him to endear himself, again, to Hermione Granger. Would something like a child's murder bring him something worth living for after his wife's death?
Harry saw Malfoy roll his eyes in exasperation. ''I'm not going to Kedava you dead Potter, calm down.'' He said nothing as Malfoy gathered his thoughts. ''I'm trying to...you see... what's up with Granger?''
Harry felt himself recoil as is pushed. What right did Malfoy, out of everyone, have to talk about Hermione.
Malfoy squared his shoulders ready for a blow, his jaw tight, visibly holding back his true words when he spoke. ''She's not well.''
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