"Rather. Blaise was absolutely cackling as he detailed the conversation you and Astoria had." Draco said, some of his old suave charm surfacing for a moment. Then he looked down at his shoes as he leaned against the back of the chair he had sat in the night before. "I wanted to thank you for standing up for Scorpius like that. I know you'd do it for any child in the same situation but thank you for doing it for my son." He said soberly. "Thank you for saving his life and giving me a second chance to see him grow." He swallowed back tears, "Thank you for- for everything. For your friendship, everything." He hadn't meant to say all that, it had just spilled out. Hermione stood up and came around the desk, and before she had fully thought through what she was doing she had pulled Draco Malfoy into a hug. He looked like he needed one.  