After her near slip, Hermione made sure to mimic the others, looking about in mild curiosity, reminding herself Hermia had never been to the castle before. She sighed quietly, once the castle had been home, full of laughter and friends. Now, she questioned how sincere any of the friends had been, and how much laughter had been at her expense. She mentally rolled her eyes at her conceit. She doubted many of them ever thought of her at all.