The week counting down to the exams was a whirlwind of lessons, revision, eating, and sleeping before repeating the process all over again. Despite Draco and Hermione’s discussion about having a future relationship, they hadn’t really spent any time together. There was no sneaking off to the room of requirement for a quick assignation, in fact, they had barely so much as kissed, but it didn’t matter. Now that he was assured of their relationship continuing, he was content to be patient until after the exams. Just being able to reach for her hand or put and arm around her shoulders whenever he felt like it was enough for now. Another thing that he was content to wait for was devising a reply to send to his mother. He was unsure what he had to say to her. Sure, he could reply in the same f

