"Or were," Harry said.  She looked at him, curious.   They hadn't had a chance to talk about what had happened after Malfoy had dumped her on her bed to sober up, and, in truth, she rather wanted to forget the whole thing.  That "were," however, had to have a story behind it.  "You didn't see the look on his face when he tossed her out," Harry said.  "I thought he might kill her on the spot."