It took four days for Hermione to regain consciousness. Followed by another four where she was unable to leave her bed. Often, she would drift in and out of sleep, only to wake screaming and clutching at her chest like she was trying to rip her own heart out. Again, Draco had not left her side. He sent his apologies for missing the Inner Circle meeting with his parents. Apparently the Dark Lord was not surprised. Nor did he seem to care. 