"Seems you've done a fair job of it, in the past," Draco pointed out, considering that she'd been on the council before. "You have a way of inspiring confidence, Granger. Candidates twice your age, with twice your experience here, don't manage to speak with the same authority."

It was an unveiled compliment, and he offered it freely. Well, almost.

"Whether or not you're always as right as you think you are remains to be seen."