In any case, Malfoy’s daily look of contempt was the last thing she wanted to experience first thing in the morning. To the rest of Hogwarts, Malfoy was a ghost. Students whispered about his rumored return, but he rarely was seen eating in the Great Hall or spotted around the castle. Hermione wondered if Malfoy spent a lot of time in his dormitory. But Theo didn’t seem to give any indication that he did. He had only brought up Malfoy once in their recent conversations. Theo had mentioned that he seemed moody and withdrawn. He had declined to interact or spend any time with his fellow eighth year Slytherins. According to Theo, when he tried to ask him about Azkaban, Malfoy only glared at him and stalked out of their room. Hermione was curious to know about Theo’s attempts to converse with Malfoy, but she didn’t want to appear interested. There really was no reason for her to ask about him; McGonagall had ordered her not to speak of the potion anyway.