Later, Hermione stood behind Harry as he addressed the ballroom. His voice carried without magical aid. As the spokesperson for the council, Harry had grown into a charismatic public speaker. The others might not see it, but she could still spot the anxious schoolboy under the confidence of the man. He told the Order an abbreviated version of decisions in council meetings. When it came time to speak about Pansy, Hermione watched the woman attempt to fade into the gilt wall behind her.