Dissolving into soft laughter, Hermione steps forward to swat Charlie lightly on the arm. There's a certain sense of humor that's shared between all of the Weasley siblings, and she's learned to love the slight ribbing she gets from every one of them. It lends a certain lightness and perspective that Hermione never quite finds on her own.

"Well, I appreciate the vote of good faith," she says, offering a cheeky smile. "Meanwhile, I must ask — what have you been up to in the city? Discovered any new species of dragons yet?"