Citing her other children's lack of paramours, Alva Flint declined to invite Hermione to any family holiday events. In silent protest, Marcus changed his plans to spend Christmas Eve and Christmas Day with Hermione. He would spend Boxing Day with his friends. Hermione put her foot down and demanded he spend Christmas morning with his family. His siblings deserved to see their brother. He returned to Lestrange Hall after lunch, joining Hermione in the library. "Is it me she doesn't like? Or my family?" she asked as they snuggled on a couch.