Hermione pulled her hand from where it rested on Ginny's back. She had never seen Ginny quite like this but was fairly certain the results would not be good.
"You're right," Hermione agreed, "Smith couldn't have done it." She turned to Percy. "Are there any other details that are known that can be told?"
Suddenly the laughter stopped and Hermione turned to check Ginny's well being. The way her expression darkened was scary. "Ginny," Hermione spoke softly, "I doubt he would do anything for another person." She couldn't think of what someone would be able to offer Smith that would entice him to put his own personal safety on the line.