For three Saturdays in a row, the sixth years had been going to the apparition lessons in the great hall. Each class had them apparating further and further within the school grounds with the end of the month being a final test where they were to apparate to Hogsmeade. Hermione felt ready for the final hurdle, she had managed to perfect her destination now and no longer landed directly in front of Draco every time. Possibly, his cold front was the driving force but regardless - she was relieved to not have to appear there in front of him where his icy stare penetrated her with its daggers.