Her best friend, however, closed her hands over the watch, explaining in a rough voice, "From this day on, you will be my proxy for the Potter seats. Nothing but the watch of the last Lady Potter would be suitable. Take it, Hermione. Tom has chosen it with care, and Ron found us the jeweller who did your engraving. Mum must have cherished this gift because she kept it safe at Gringotts. Now I want you to have it. Please."