"I have known Ernie since we were children; we may have been estranged, but I trust him enough that he is one of those named as guardian for Alyssa, should something happen to me." Draco smiled tightly. "I intend to name at least three, given recent politics I can't be sure who might go first.
"Potter is a white knight. His only intention is to do good. If I am on his side, I can trust him. And Hermione holds my life in her hands as it is, financially speaking. She could destroy me, and does not; it doesn't even occur to her. Both she and Potter are able to set aside the past, which speaks well of the future."