"Granger, I’m being serious," he told her, leaning forward. He waited a few moments but resumed talking once she reciprocated his gaze. "Just give me one chance to show you there’s more to Draco Malfoy than you’ve seen." He looked at her earnestly, a hopeful glimmer sparkling in his eyes. Unfortunately, Malfoy couldn’t pass the opportunity to say something arrogant and irritatingly witty, so he added, "And if you still don't like me—which, for the record, I deem nearly impossible—I'll leave you alone."