Draco considered her agreement as a due act and had no other reaction than to approve of her words. Nevertheless, he must have noticed that something, in the natural course of events, was changing. He had allied himself with Hermione's daughter and was about to involve her in precarious situations that would bring her closer to darkness than anyone else in her family had ever done, with the exception of Albus. Rose perceived his hesitation, as if all this suddenly made him feel guilty. Soon, however, it was as if no thought had ever troubled him. He returned to focusing on his purpose and then seriously replied: