Few times in Hermione's entire acquaintance with the third Weasley son had she ever seen him so passionate about anything apart from the thickness of cauldron bottoms and his position in the Ministry of Magic. To see him come to his brother's defense made her happy. Selfishly, she imagined that maybe there was hope for her as well that her crimes would be forgiven by those who cared about her. Composing himself again, Percy turned his attention back to Hermione.