Malfoy’s words did something to her insides; it was like he struck a match and suddenly there was a flare in her lower stomach. The tone of his voice was so soothing, Hermione felt she could tell him anything. The truth was, Ron had given her an ultimatum. He forced her to choose between him and her Ministry job. If she had chosen him, she would have solely stayed home to raise their kids. But that wasn’t the life she wanted.