"There is, however, one crucial aspect to this new role I wish to take on that requires your valued input." Draco knew he was laying it on a bit thick, though he sincerely hoped Hermione wouldn't necessarily call him out on that just yet. After a beat of silence, he went on, "I wish to represent the people, and appeal to them in the most plausible way imaginable. So," he steeled himself for the next part, "I would like to portray the image of a loving family, complete with a doting wife on my arm."