All she could do was nod her head in agreement. Convinced that she would do as he ordered, Rodolphus returned to his study. He was back out of the front door just a few minutes later. Despite his assertion that nothing Gemma said could be trusted, Hermione was still curious. Before they were interrupted, was Gemma about to tell her what she knew about Rodolphus" plans for her? Was that why he'd been so eager to kick her out and then warn Hermione not to listen?