"I’m glad you have found a true friend despite the risk." She smiled honestly at him. "And it seems like your risk has paid off... and you said that Granger girl allowed you to hurt her?" Draco nodded at her question, making her think once again before continuing to speak. "You know I only want the best for you, dear. And if that means playing my part in pretending to be a loyal wife to your father while secretly fighting for our survival, then I will do that as best as I possibly can. And if there's one thing I’ve learned in the last twenty years of being married to a snake, it's how to be an even better one."