It wasn't until Hermione had tried to talk to Nippy, who had burst into a flobbering mess of tears and phlegm that Hermione subsided on trying to make Nippy leave. They had reached an agreement of sorts. Hermione would continue to pay Nippy, Nippy would continue to spoil the twins with her wages and Hermione and Draco would continue to ignore the opulent amount of gifts for their children.