In what was surely a show of his power over her, Malfoy left her waiting for a response for almost a full minute. He chewed the food in his mouth, filled up another forkful, and ate the next bite. Hermione was growing impatient. If he didn't start giving her answers, she would run. Ignorance was not bliss in her circumstances. Trying to keep her from knowing the truth could be dangerous. There were so many unknowns in her life.