She liked Luna. Not in the way she likes Harry, or Ron, or even Ginny. But in a way, where no one else could, Luna can. It might sound like a fucked up riddle, but Hermione felt the same way. She hasn’t yet figured out what was on Lovegood’s mind, and why she seems so eager to spend time with Hermione, but the girl promised not to ruin everything and just see how it goes.