Hermione didn't cower at the look too, to Snape's surprise. Turns out his portrait was moved during the Aurors raid in the manor a while ago."Never thought that such girl like you, Miss Granger, would be here with Draco." His mocking jab at her didn't affect her too much. "Out of all people in the Wizarding World nothing less. How did you even set a foot in this place ?"We seem to be quite close these days, Professor." Hermione smiled a polite but nearly rude smile, her eyes flashing dangerously at him. Her former teacher was taken aback but successfully hid it. This wasn't a know-it-all Gryffindor golden star he knew from his days, back when he was breathing and bloody alive. Present Hermione was now standing with her head held high and with a posture of grace and power, a mature and strong young woman, he never knew she could become. Indeed he was surprised. "Ah, yes. Judging by the book you got there laying around, really close." His remark made them glance at the named thing. Clearly he has spoken to them because he knew something they didn't and wouldn't otherwise. "Even I couldn't predict this, Hermione Granger as your soulmate?" Hermione could almost make out a tiny smirk on Snape's face. "Your ancestors would be really disappointed for bringing a Mudblood into their bloodline, Draco, marvellous job as always." Draco rolled his eyes at Snape's words, his hand tightening on his wand but despite what some would think, Snape's words didn't affect him at all.