This was the first night when Hermione walked out of a bookstore empty-handed. Instead, Draco was the one to carry a rather heavy bag. They spent the longest time browsing and were the last customers to leave. She was silent on their walk, listening to him passionately debate about things he agreed and disagreed on. Hermione realized that it was late only when they passed an almost abandoned street that was usually swarming with people during the day.