Fun
When the volunteer had first said that one of the things she did was chat with the patients, Draco thought it was utterly ridiculous for that to be among her responsibilities. Who needs to have someone set aside just for talking with them? After a few days at the hospital, though, he was starting to feel starved enough of human interaction to bravely attempt a friendly conversation.
"So what made you decide to start volunteering?"
Silence. "Just for fun."
"Nothing better to do with your evenings? No family?"
"Well—" A hesitation. "No."
Without another word she had left.
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A/N: These drabbles will all be compliant with canon, as far as canon stretches, time-wise; Hermione's response will be explained in the next drabble.