Mentally berating herself for being such a complete ninny, Hermione still couldn't hold back the slightly nervous giggle that broke past her lips. "I'm not... embarrassed. I don't think. I just... thank you," she muttered, unable to look him in the eyes.
Bumbling idiot that she was, Hermione grasped on the out he handed her, "I read. A lot. A disgusting amount, really. I'm also working on the rights for non-wizard magical creatures. It's why I took the position I did. Right now, though, the potions are the most challenging, so really, they're the most interesting. To me, that is."