Hermione watched the board and noted the way one of the knight's horse flinched as the piece passed it. It still amazed her how real the pieces seemed. She'd never had a set of her own but she couldn't help but wonder if the pieces had tells that their owner learned to read.
"No, just trying to get some things wrapped up that have been open too long." She focused on her move before continuing. "Surely you don't care about the workings of the solicitor's office. How has your week been? What's been your excitement?"