Famous last words and all that. Six hours in Harry had new respect for Hermione's patience. He knew what kind of dress Narcissa favored. What kind Alva wanted. And that no one was really paying attention to Hermione. Her eyes were a little wide and growing wilder by the second. The corners of her mouth tightened slightly. Her right eyebrow had a slight twitch every seven seconds. He hadn't seen her this stressed since third year. She was moments from pulling out her eyelashes. He just didn't know why she was wound up.