Chuckling at his mate's antics, Marcus tucked Hermione's hand on her elbow and lead her over to one of the sofas. Two young women sat side by side. Hermione guessed one was closer to her age, the other Marcus's. "Hermione, this is Alexandra Casteen, she graduated from Beaubatons this year. And Vanessa Hawkins, she was homeschooled." Hesmiled at her, "Ladies, this is Hermione Granger."