"Don't worry about it, Smith. I know what people said behind my back and sometimes to my face in school. My idea of exciting isn't the same as other peoples." Hermione told him with a sigh as he tried to back talk.
Nodding in understanding, Hermione smirked. "Ah, alcohol, the social lubricant. That should loosen you up enough to enjoy yourself or at least make yourself think that you are having fun. If the people get too much, snag a bottle and commandeer a bottle." She suggested.