"Right," Slughorn continued after realizing Draco was not going to verbally indulge him. "I know you keep the most benevolent company about you, Draco," – Hermione stifled a laugh, practically choking on it – "but I'm afraid this matter has gone on far too long for my boss, Superintendent Fudge – have you met him? He's not as wonderful as me, of course, but he has his moments - "