Completely mortified that she had been caught staring, Hermione stuttered out a barely coherent assurance that she hadn't been judging. Only as the words tumbled out of her mouth did she realize she was implying that she had discovered something else about him to captivate her attention. Wanting nothing more than for the ground to open up and swallow her whole, she checked on her clothes, hoping and praying they would be dry already. She was disappointed to find them still damp. There wouldn't be any chance for a sudden escape.