It was at the same breakfast when Harry, doing a casual scan of Neville's mind, found himself rebuffed by the shields. Later that evening he told Hermione that he was going to talk to Neville about their guest. She asked if he wanted her with him, but he declined, saying it would be easier if it was just the two of them, since they both lost their parents to Voldemort and his clowns.October 7th, Gryffindor Common Room