Worst of all, she still dares to hope now after all this time and the reason for it is him—strange and cold and vicious Malfoy, who never thought twice about anyone other than himself. Malfoy, who never spared her a second glance when they passed each other in the hallways of Grimmauld Place, or looked up at her when she entered the briefing room. Who would have probably come up with the 5 Day Rule if she hadn't, no matter how much he acts otherwise now because winning meant cutting whatever losses you could and a Malfoy always did everything in their power to come on top. 