From the intimacy of six years of friendship, followed by nearly a year and a half of dating, Hermione was well versed enough in her boyfriend's Quidditch fanaticism that she had long ago given up on trying to rein Ron in. Still, she attempted a half-hearted admonishment for her lover to calm himself as the Weasley brood – looking every bit like the motley crew they were – threaded their way into a prime row in the family viewing box.