Only Pansy had seen them together. He wondered what she thought of it. She was a vault of information, forbidden to gossip about her masters. Plus, by know he was aware how loyal she was to Hermione. He doubted she would stay silent if she was apprehensive about the match, despite the differences in their status. They played their roles when the Dark Lord was around, but when he was gone Hermione behaved differently sometimes, as though they were equals, and close friends at that.