Hermione knew none of this would be easy. They would have to overcome a lot. Their own egos, the world outside, the death eaters that remain, and the others that they'll have to face. But they're not alone.

Draco realizes that most of all. He doesn't have others beyond this room but together they might actually make all of this work.

He can only hope, though he's aware enough not to be careful. Just in case. For their sake.