            Culpepper waved her off, and Hermione clamped her mouth shut. "Not your work, Granger. Though I was told to expect higher than average results from you, I understand that the administrative desk is not where your passions lay." The witch flicked her gaze over Hermione’s face, scrutinizing her for a moment before she added in a low voice, "I am speaking of the company you keep while on Ministry premises."