It was clear that he was debating within himself whether or not he was going to answer her question. All of the tension returned to the room and it began to grow. Draco stared at her unblinking for at least a minute. Hermione shifted in her chair, uneasy with the intense scrutiny. She briefly considered trying his tactic from earlier and just kissing him until he couldn't remember what they were talking about. Before she got her chance, he spoke.