"She has been with your family here in Hogsmeade since September and I am not the only person to have this belief. It is only a surprise that your sister seems to be blind to it, as it has been talked of at The Three Broomsticks that Tracey Davis has expectations of becoming the next Lady Parkinson. Since Mr. Nott has been in Hogsmeade, he has done nothing but call upon your father at all hours, throwing himself in their way, making himself as gracious as possible I am sure in order to prevent any such plot. I am frankly only surprised he has not resorted to the Imperius." Daphne said in a flat voice.