During the day, Malfoy was always gloomy and taciturn, mainly focused on avoiding Granger and her obvious attempts to resume the conversation they had left hanging. Despite being irritated by the Slytherin, Hermione couldn't help but feel benevolent towards someone who had crushed their own pride to recognize her worth. She decided to help him, and at night, during patrol, she made sure that the path between the dungeons and the Astronomy Tower remained clear.