She was curled up on her favourite worn armchair at Harry and Ginny’s place reading  A Guide to the Ethical Treatment of Magical Creatures  by Newt Scamander. She hadn’t taken long to get ready. The theme for this evening’s gala had something to do with magical royalty; Hermione had simply borrowed a corset and dress from Ginny and pulled her hair into a loose updo secured with a braid.