Hermione fought down the urge to leap up and yell at the woman, or shut her up with a good slap. She bit her lip, seething, muscles trembling and heart pounding, wondering if she should speak for Draco or if he would only resent her interrupting. In the end she stayed silent as Narcissa ranted, until finally Draco had enough and snapped. He dropped Hermione's hand, pushing himself to his feet and glaring down at his mother with cold rage.