Hermione really had hoped that Kreacher would come around eventually. With a sigh she turned to follow Luna out of the kitchen toward the grounds.
"I haven't had much of a chance to see him outside of class either." There was a twinge of sadness in her voice. Visits to Hagrid had been almost a necessity in previous years. With things much calmer these days she, Ron, and Harry hadn't taken much opportunity to visit their old friend. "I'm certain he'll be glad to see us." Hermione wondered if she should warn Luna against the possibility they'd be offered one of Hagrid's horrible baking ventures.