Hermione had hardly seen Malfoy since their argument in the family dining room. She spent her days mostly in the company of Narcissa, who turned out to be a pleasant companion. Their conversations kept mostly to herbology, interior design, Hogwarts, and the occasional discussion on runes. If she concentrated really hard, Hermione could almost forget she was a prisoner. Only the constant twitch in her right hand reminded her that she didn’t have her wand. This twitch was also paired with a dull ache low in her stomach that seemed to worsen slightly each day.