Ginny had come to the party, at least. She’d sat with Hermione for most of the night, tolerating periods of silence, sometimes bringing Seamus and Dean in for conversation. As returning students—and legal adults—the freedoms afforded to them are greater than the other students, so it seems their makeshift dormitory is the new party location. The only caveat, however, is involuntary inter-house socializing. Eighth years aren’t categorized by house anymore, but their returnee status. McGonagall was reluctant to cement house hatreds as a result of the war. A few years too late, in Hermione’s opinion.