Hermione cocked an eyebrow. She couldn't believe that Ginny had come without a date. Surely the vivacious red head could have had her pick of escorts. "I'm surprised," Hermione responded. "I'd have thought any number of blokes would have been willing to apply for the position."
The words followed Ginny out from behind the curtain and once the other girl began to talk to someone nearby Hermione slipped out as well. However, she didn't pause to say farewell to anyone, instead she headed out and waited in the hall for Ginny.
When Ginny joined her, Hermione smiled. "Ready," she agreed, "and no, I won't make you leave me at the portrait." Though she wasn't sure where they would go to hang out. "Not to mention that I don't quite feel like going back early. Could you imagine the questions I'll have to field?"