Hermione watched the way Luna handled the dress and couldn't help but smile at her friend. She would look lovely in the item and Hermione was glad she could be of assistance.
"I'm not planning on attending," Hermione stated rather plainly. "Mr. Clagg hasn't requested my presence so I rather sit this one out." She hated these social events. Even five years after the war people were still intrigued by her time with Harry in the months leading up to the battle. Therefore, when given the opportunity to avoid people she took it. Little did she know that the events of the next few days would spark enough curiosity that she would change her mind.