"Hi, Lavender!" Hermione said, turning around to wrap her arms around her friend. Well, sort of. The two hadn't ever really been close, and their friendship was a bit strained when Lavender and Ron were dating. It might have been a little awkward to have her there, for either side, but Hermione really wanted to make things better.
She hugged Lavender, grinning giddily. "Thank you! I'm so glad you came!"