            Once inside the common room, Hermione was surprised to see how packed the place could get. Not only were all of Gryffindor’s fifth through seventh years in attendance, but at least a handful Hermione knew had already graduated, and another dozen she recognized from other Houses. More than a few eyes turned towards her, some offering smiles, but more offering whispers. Even over the blasting Weird Sisters, she caught pieces of what they were saying.