Draco nodded curtly. "Of course, Nott. You know I can't say no to spending more time in Penny's effervescent presence." Hermione resisted the urge to sigh at their placated exchange of her custody. It had been like this every time she'd accompanied them on some errand or another. They took turns keeping her at their side and never letting her out of their sight. "Miss Clearwater," Draco said, placing his hand lightly on her shoulder blade, "This is Mr. Ludo Bagman, an old friend of my father's."