Draco’s voice had broken through her pain-filled sleep a few hours ago. At least, she thought it was a few hours ago. Hermione tried several times to open her eyes, move her fingers or speak to him, but it was too difficult. Everything hurt. The pain had settled deep in her bones, and she didn’t have the energy to do anything about it. So she lay there, listening to Malfoy read to her whilst staunchly refusing to leave her side.