Dean had then run her through the tests and she had passed every single one. The smug smile she had radiated to them had he and Sam realizing they were at her mercy. Fortunately, Hermione only wanted to help them and for them to help her in return. She had an offer from her government, help her find magical artifacts that had fallen into humans’ hands and she would help them along with them getting a paycheck. Dean had been skeptical at first, at least until he received his first payday via owl for a month’s work. That was when Dean had accepted that her government was serious about keeping as many safe as they could instead of ruling over whatever happened their way.