"After Hagrid let the name Nicholas Flamel slip, I spent every minute of my free time looking over stacks of books in the library for any reference to him," Hermione began, careful to speak slowly. Harry could not help but feel that she still thought him stupid or naïve. He gritted his teeth, allowing her to continue. "I even requested a pass to the restricted section from Professor McGonagall under the guise of learning more about transfiguration. There were no mentions anywhere. Whatever he and Professor Dumbledore are hiding in the school must be really important."