The day passed surprisingly quickly. She didn't expect that. Somehow she thought that every moment that ticked by would feel like an eternity. Though she learned nothing of any real great value, she wasn't discouraged as they shared an after-dinner drink in the lounge. She was nervous as she sat on the same sofa with Rodolphus that the atmosphere would change. It hadn't been that long ago that he kissed her while they were seated in the same place. As the conversation started to slow down and the looks he gave her were beginning to linger a little bit longer than was right and proper, Hermione could feel her heart racing in a manner that wasn't good. The wizard smiled at her; his eyes drifted down to her lips.