Daphne looked at Astoria for a moment, unsure what to make of it. This was an odd conversation wasn't it? It even for them. She knew better than to say the words that came to her mind at Astoria's question; if she was overheard, she might be accused to questioning the Ministry of Magic. She would never question the Ministry. What she was questioning was how safe that fire dancer was and if they could really control that fire? Was there something wrong with that?
She smirked at Astoria. "I think tonight is just aflame with festivities is all," she said, full aware that her crack wasn't even funny. She paused at Astoria's retort. She wasn't sure if she should be insulted or not. Being called 'the best' wasn't really something to be insulted about, but something told her it was one of those types it was used more in irony than a compliment. "It could be worse. You could have not learned at all."