"There's nothing to forgive," said Hermione through a weak smile, thrown a little by Enola's pained tone. "I know there's a difference between that kind of spanking and being whacked across the thighs with a sharp-napped paddle for being disobedient. Or being punched in the face. Unfortunately, I've only experienced the latter of the two. I'll just have to take your word that the first type is something to be considered lucky for getting."