For it had turned out that Alice Longbottom had been quite correct. Harry's apparent deep regard for Hermione was a well-known secret. Everyone knew, or was quite convinced of the fact, it seemed. After barely a week of knowing this curious bit of Harry Trivia, Hermione still didn't know what to say to it, and had no answers to give when asked. Which she frequently was, by all of the witches of the palace in turn, who were just dying to know all about Harry's hidden romantic side. Hermione and Harry had always been extraordinarily close, she could admit that, but he'd stopped short of displaying anything more than friendship for her. But, according to Enola, this was merely an act.