It was a low blow. Hermione didn't even mean to say it. If she'd been thinking clearly, she wouldn't have stooped to such pettiness. Draco's pale eyes flashed with a rage that might have frightened her once upon a time when she had anything to lose. Another lesson she'd learned from Antonin so many years earlier was that it was never wise to kick a dog when he was down. To call attention to the fact that his family was considered an embarrassment and disgrace was unkind. He was well aware of their reputation. Having it thrown casually into his face did nothing but anger him. Briefly, she considered apologizing until she decided it would only make the situation even more awkward. It would be best to try to push the conversation on.