While Hermione's gained a greater appreciation for fashion in recent years, she can't claim nearly the amount of interest that Kate expresses now. Rather than a lack of interest, Hermione finds herself mostly hindered by second-guessing. It's hard to make any sort of objective statement about fashion when so much of it is about helping people express themselves more fully.

Or at least, that's what Hermione believes until her gaze falls upon her reflection in the mirror.

"I'm afraid I may be on the cusp of offending you, then," she murmurs, one hand raising to rest over her mouth. "Kate, I think this might be the one."