It was also the mark of good character that he didn't refuse her request. With a warm smile, he ushered her through the house to the door that led out to the back garden. Sarah stood in the kitchen next to the table where both girls were supposed to be hard at work on their lessons. Hermione tried to offer the other members of his family a friendly greeting, but she was afraid that she failed. She was still nervous about being back in the village she never wanted to return.