"It is indeed, Mr Malfoy." She began to turn away from him, and then paused and turned back. "I find myself unaware of what exactly Miss Granger appears to find changed within you, but as I trust her word I must assume you have altered for the better to some degree. I suggest, Mr Malfoy that in the future you not lash out at those who wish to believe Miss Granger’s word with sullenness and petty rudeness. It does her a great disservice, to say nothing of yourself." Hermione saw Draco gulp, his eyes stuck to the older witch’s, and then he looked down at the floor as though thoroughly chastised, and nodded once. McGonagall smiled thinly.