But there had been rumours during that final year, when he’d returned to complete his education, he kept away from everyone, although the Wizengamot had cleared him of any wrongdoing, he was a child after all. He had heard rumours that Weasley’s temper and bitterness had gotten the better of him one evening and he’d actually raised his hand to Granger. The thought alone made his blood boil, but he couldn’t intervene, he was Draco bloody Malfoy, former Death Eater, who had done nothing but show Granger contempt for the duration of schooling together. Which made it all the more puzzling she’d spoken in his defence at his trial. 