Crookshanks, who was perched on a chair nearby, meowed warningly and unsheathed his claws as he arched his back in a stretch. Daphne flinched away nervously as she noticed him for the first time. "Hermione’s a wonderful witch," she said loudly, eyes flicking from the two boys, and to the ginger cat, and back again. "I have nothing but respect for her. Everyone should respect her."