Which was how she found herself pacing a hallway just off the Great Hall, avoiding everyone. The Ball was still going, although it was significantly quieter than it had been when she entered the hallway, and she figured she'd be able to leave her hiding place soon in order to get some much needed rest. Grumbling at her sore feet, at the stupidity of boys, at just about everything in general, Hermione turned on her heel to continue her trek down the hall.