And then this morning as they were about the enter the Great Hall, he had held a hand on the small of her back gently directing her aside as a small group of rowdy second years had barrelled out the doors. He didn't remove his hand before she stepped away to sit with Ginny and the rest of the Gryffindors and he moved to take his seat with a wink in her direction with the rest of the Slytherins. Before Hermione turned her attention completely back to Ginny, she caught the knowing smirk on Zabini's face and the friendly slap he administered to Draco's back.