"Rise," Draco said. He led Hermione to the mantle where a fire burned merrily away. Two chairs appeared there—elegantly carved from mahogany with gold detailing and a lushly upholstered cushion. He had Hermione sit first, releasing her hand at last when she was done, and then followed suit. He leaned back, legs spread and his arms on the rests, calmly surveying the small team.