There was a short moment of uncomfortable silence before Hermione took enough courage to form her next words, desperately trying to keep the tears in her body. "Uhm, Daphne, I also need to tell you something..." She took a deep breath. Oh, how she hated lying to people she loved. "I talked with McGonagall yesterday evening, since Snape isn’t here anymore, although I’m sure he would have sent me to her anyway... What I mean to tell you is that I will not continue next year at Hogwarts."