The bookkeeper smiles crookedly and leans forward. "Anything for you." Hermione wonders if she’s imagining the flirtatious undertones. She doesn’t want her own hopes and imagination to get away from her. "Don't burn yourself out. I know how hard you’re studying for the N.E.W.Ts and now this added study." Hermione wants to take Ron’s advice, just ask her out. Her gryffindor courage only goes so far.