Hermione had assessed each of the parents quietly when the attention was not on her. For as friendly and engaging as they seemed, she had to remind herself she barely knew them, and worse off, they were Draco’s followers. Behind those winning smiles and polite behavior was nothing but rot. Of course they would benefit from this close exposure to her family. If Draco liked them enough, he might eventually hold them in close confidence. Their children would have more privileges than most, to be allowed over and over into this house and to have Lucio’s favor should they become friends. The two little girls,  and Flora—no doubt their mothers would hope and possibly scheme towards a romance between them and Lucio.