Of course, any option of talking seemed to leave her with her foot in her mouth. What a fool she was to not have thought of something else to offer in way of conversation. He looked so dreadfully uncomfortable. She was far too intelligent to not take the hint. What would seven years of Hogwarts be worth if she couldn't understand when someone didn't want to spend time with others? "I understand. Perhaps we can make plans to speak under better circumstances?" Merlin, that was bold. Where had that come from? Too late to take it back now. Thank goodness seemed to be around to overhear.