Hermione was dead on her feet when Astoria walked into the Hall like a conquering hero. Narcissa, Daphne, Lanosus, and Deidamia trailed behind her. Voldemort straightened at their entrance, and the subtle movement of their Dark Lord stirred an alertness in his followers. The sounds of revelry died away, slowly at first. Eventually, every eye was on the high table, and silence seeped across the room.