Hermione had come to love Narcissa a great deal; she felt as infuriated as Draco. Narcissa had been there for her in ways that her own mother hadn’t been able to: she’d let Hermione cry on her shoulder, taught her some of the most prized Black and Malfoy family recipes, made her feel truly welcome in the Wizarding World. Most importantly she’d made her feel loved. She couldn’t bear the thought of Narcissa dying; she needed to be strong. She needed to put on her mask and block any negativity out.