It was selfish, perhaps, not telling them. They deserved to know, but if she confirmed their suspicions, that Draco had really joined the King, even under duress - would they ever really see him for the person he was? She desperately wanted to protect Draco from the ridicule and harsh words that would surely be thrown his way, should Harry and Ron find out. She’d been offering Draco the benefit of the doubt all week, so continuing to extend the favor until he was safe, back in the villa to defend himself and justify his actions, it was the least she could do. So, she waited in silence, chewing her fingernails and her cheek, watching Harry draft a letter to the officers that were searching for their crew. 