Hermione waited at the top of the stairs in front of the Headmistress’ door. She had thought this through and wanted to catch Malfoy before his session began so they could discuss... parameters. She had tried to catch him that morning, but by the time she had risen for the day, he was gone, along with his broom. A glance from the castle later that morning had verified for her that he was circling the quidditch pitch, no doubt avoiding her. 