They entered Slughorn's rooms where a few other newcomers were. Hayley Hartwell, a seventh-year Ravenclaw, offered a smile before returning to conversation with Micah Bitterworth, who was seventh-year Hufflepuff. They were both Head Girl and Boy respectably of this year, and whilst Hermione had only spoken with them briefly last year, they both had helped teach her how to mix studying in whilst doing her prefect duties (flashcards were the main answer). 