Assuring him that she did, Hermione didn't expect him to start walking away from the house. Realizing that she wasn't following him, he turned over his shoulder and gestured with his head for her to come on. Too curious for her own good, she shut the door behind her to walk through the heart of the village. The Jordans weren't the only family trying to take advantage of the break in the chilly temperatures. Hermione kept her head down on the gravel in front of her to avoid glancing up into the disapproving faces or seeing one more terrified mother snatch her innocent child up in her arms. Either Draco didn't notice the reactions of the other villagers or he simply didn't care. She was grateful that he didn't draw any attention to the unfriendly stares.