He kissed her lips again, much more tender than any of his previous kisses. Short minutes later found her standing in her kitchen, her clothes readjusted and repaired, unsure what she was doing there. Her mind felt hazy, fuzzy, and she couldn't concentrate on anything. She reached into her pocket to remove a small vial. Knocking back the cinnamon-flavored contents in one swallow, Hermione took a deep breath and returned to the party.