Ginny glued herself to Hermione that day. They went to their separate lessons but otherwise, the two girls clung to each other for the only comfort they could give when no one else could. By the end of the day, Ginny even walked with Hermione to her Head Dorm where she knew Draco would be waiting for her. She physically needed him. There was an ache in her chest that had taken root throughout the day. But just as she was about to enter through the portrait of Cadogan, Draco almost walked into her on his way out.