Until she came face to face with Lucius Malfoy. They hadn't spoken since the night he allowed her to murder his illegitimate half-brother with Thorfinn. There had been no need. Even in the golden days of the regime, she avoided the wizard whenever possible. Hermione knew that the horrible man had been aware of her presence in his cellar and done nothing to come to her aid. While it should've angered her, she knew all too well the power that Rodolphus could hold over people. Likely, Lucius didn't have a choice. That didn't mean she was going to just forgive the man, however. No, she would've been more than happy to slice open his throat if his son wasn't standing right next to her.