Charming the populace. Making the common people root for the wealthy to have their estates and vaults returned to them. Inciting protest marchers in the streets. Publicising Ron’s sexual exploits in the papers. Narcissa tactitly admitting she knows the truth about Hermione’s blood and doesn’t care. A spat with Molly. "I should have listened," Lady-Hermione says again, and Hermione feels a slow, dawning dread.