It did not go unnoticed by Hermione that over the past few weeks, Draco had grown more affectionate physically, even outside the comfort of their secluded Head Dorm. He would touch her on occasion and linger with his hand on her arm, leaving a blush up her neck from the small sign of closeness. At first, she had shied away from it, knowing how risky it would be for them to be caught together. As far as the rest of Hogwarts knew, Hermione Granger and Draco Malfoy were just friends. Strangely so.