"Don't be. My idiot father had it coming. He managed to escape Azkaban the first time around on a field of lies and bribes. He won't be able to do the same this time around. He's made his choice. As have I." He locked his eyes on Hermione and for the longest moment, time seemed to stop and stretch between them. Hermione could even feel Harry and Ron stare between them as Draco continued to stare into her soul. She was certain she felt her connection through the Heart Bond pound in her chest, and her hand was halfway up to touch it before she came to and placed her palm on the table instead.