Draco made every attempt to avoid thinking of his life outside of this place, but when the lights went out and all he could do was lie in his bed, his mind loved to turn back to Hermione. He found the bond they shared inside of him, the weak thread of magic tying them together. Even though it was thin, the distant connection to Granger felt comforting. It let him fall asleep when nothing else would still the thoughts in his head. 