Draco shrugged coyly as if that didn't matter. "I'm sure a letter from me wouldn't hurt," he mused. "Besides, even though he is Minister, he is not the sole decider of all things at the Ministry." He knew she was right no matter what he said. He was sure Hermione could get any job she wanted with but the tiniest effort.
"I am sure it is their loss," Draco said resolutely. "That's because you were never at the Slytherin parties. They make all this look tame," he said laughing along with her.
Draco took her feet and began to rub them expertly. The drinks had made him unguarded and his technique was clearly one of someone well practiced. He used the thumb on sole of her foot. Draco rubbed as he gaze wandered up and down her bare leg.