Alecto Carrow was the author of the memorial article lauding Rita Skeeter for her many decades of prize-winning journalism. The ridiculousness of it all made Hermione laugh more. Probably elated at the chance to earn a promotion, Alecto wasn't mourning the death of her co-worker. She was looking to see what she could salvage for herself. She'd always been a selfish cunt. But, as one of Rodolphus" first supporters, she would likely have some influence in the coming changes to the country. If she lived through them, of course.