She didn’t follow Draco downstairs, there was no point. She wouldn’t be allowed in the pre-battle meeting and she didn’t need to be. Her conversation with the Dark Lord the previous night had told her enough. Draco was going to be given an opportunity to elevate them both. He would succeed, she was sure of it. Despite his worries and ideas of escape plans, he was loyal to her. This in turn meant he was loyal to the Dark Lord. Hermione didn’t let herself ruminate too long on her own loyalties. She was sure that they had shifted significantly since taking her place in Malfoy Manor.