Hermione had finished her errands early and had planned on having a relaxing day at the flat. However, when she had arrived home, there had been a note waiting for her from Ron telling her to meet him at the Three Broomsticks. She decided that spending time with Ron was more important than reading a book and subsequently left for Hogsmeade.
Upon arriving at the Three Broomsticks a few minutes later, Hermione was met with the sight of Ron and Ginny speaking with somebody but she couldn't quite tell with whom. She wondered if it might be Harry.
"Hello, I got your note," Hermione said after approaching them from behind. Then she spotted the person they were talking to and froze. What were Ginny and Ron doing talking to Malfoy?