Hermione had to make a conscious effort to close her mouth to avoid gaping like a fish. This was not in line with what she had been taught about The First War and how Voldemort conducted his business. Narrowing her eyes, she tried to make a decision. While she didn’t fully trust Lucius, they had a rapport, and something else maybe. She wasn’t sure if she could trust him with her life, but once again, he had her backed into a corner, and the only real choice she had was to cooperate with him. 