Apple Sauce

Hermione wasn't quite sure what to make of Malfoy or his apology. The possibility that he had grown up in the decades since Hogwarts wasn't that unrealistic, yet, when he politely thanked her for bringing lunch around the next day (nothing special—just a sandwich and some applesauce) and asked her what her name was, another piece of the puzzle slipped into place: he didn't recognize her voice, didn't know who she was.

And, somehow, it would be so much simpler if it stayed that way.

"Jean. My name is Jean."

"You can call me Draco, then," he politely smiled.

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A/N: J.K. Rowling has stated that Hermione's middle name is Jean, in case you were wondering.