Giving his comment a small laugh, Hermione shakes her head. "Were we not at the same Hogwarts that last year? Ronald and I were a mess. And as for Viktor, we’ve managed to stay friends since the tournament." During that 8th year, Hermione found an unlikely study partner in Malfoy. Ron did not much appreciate Hermione "Slumming it with Death Eaters." Hermione did not much appreciate Ron getting caught in broom cupboards with a new witch every week. Thus, a bitter end.Moving Malfoy’s arms to check his range of motion, she asks him basic questions about problem areas and the goals he has for his body before the season begins. Hermione continues to make notes and formulates a therapeutic plan for him. They don’t talk about anything personal until she is about to send him to the ice baths.