Pansy felt a bit of apprehension as Hermione's did that...thing...it did when she was really angry. Part of her hoped that it wasn't all anger. Should she back off? No, that really wasn't her style.
"I have made it my business. It interests me. You have been quite the topic of conversation lately." She gave Hermione an almost-hungry stare but the expression disappeared quickly.
Pansy looked at Hermione's hand nearing her wand and gave her a warning glance hoping it wouldn't come to that.
"Why are you wearing your cloak? You must be boiling."