Hermione sighed softly. As much as she didn't want to be there, she had managed to make a lot of headway during the reception. For one, she had managed to convince Potter, Weasley and Gryffindor Patil to allow her to accompany them on their mission. Of course, she had also just escaped a very awkward dance with Longbottom - who appeared to have a bit of a crush on her.