His smile was indulgent now. He knew Hermione; he knew waiting wasn't her style. It wasn't much his, either, unless the long game paid off more than the short game. There was a certain mix of patience and direct action that made up a Seeker, and he had it.
"Maybe gently putting out options for him to explore might help?" he suggested. "That vay you are being supportive, da? But not pushy. He should like that, I think?"