Malfoy resumes his duties in Voldemort's service despite his lingering issues, and slowly the days return to normal. And the crushing fear Hermione has felt since she first awoke in the dungeons retreats just the tiniest bit, because in the eyes of the Death Eaters, Hermione is Malfoy's now, and his alone. For now, they'll be okay. The worst is over. No one can hurt her. Hermione has to believe that.