Hermione had promptly showed at 9:45 greeting Betty inside the store. In the back of Flourish and Blotts, there was a small room that was typically used for extra storage, and on occasion as a green room for authors to lounge in before a book signing. Hermione had approached Mr. and Mrs. Blotts last week and asked if they would be willing to loan her the space to use occasionally to host study groups for the 8th years. In return, she offered to help around the shop a few hours a week, taking inventory, shelving books, or writing book reviews for new releases. Betty had obviously taken care to transfigure some desks and make the room cozy and comfortable.