Alecto Carrow was too cheerful for the occasion. Despite being her friend of many years, her mere presence was enough to get on Hermione's nerves. She didn't want to speak to anyone, especially not about why she hadn't been anywhere lately. Ignoring the narrowing of Antonin's eyes that made no secret about the fact that he loathed the woman, Alecto pressed her lips against Hermione's cheek in greeting.