As they often did when he was around, her words fell out of her mouth unbidden. Something about his presence made her say and act in a manner that she wouldn't ordinarily. Whatever the reason, it was dangerous. Letting her guard slip even the slightest around anyone was just asking for trouble. Deciding that she had already gone too far, Hermione made the decision to unburden her worrisome thoughts on the one person around who might actually be able to understand them.