A sizzling strand of hair fell in Hermione's face and she angrily tucked it back. Not even Draco's miracle hair care brews were able to keep her hair tame when she was furious. Tapping her toe as she waited impatiently for the lift, Hermione considered her next move.
Hermione probably should have been surprised to see her father-in-law when the lift arrived, but with the way her day was going thus far, she thought it was more her luck. Her bad luck. While most people wouldn't be able to tell, it was obvious to this Malfoy that that Malfoy was in high spirits. Lucius Malfoy was a difficult man to keep up with any day. Here in his element, and in an excellent mood, Hermione doubted she stood a chance of holding her own. Even if she was doomed to failure yet again today, Hermione responded politely. "Hello, sir. It's always a pleasure."