"Maybe Hermione’s right," Harry mumbled reluctantly. "I mean, what can Malfoy do? He’s got no wand, and he’s apparently defected; what’s he going to do? Maybe we should just let him out." Hermione tried not to heave a sigh of relief at Harry finally taking her side, and a fierce, expectant joy ran through her. She caught Harry’s eye and grinned widely, and he returned it with a small, not entirely happy smile.