The library was unusually quiet, even for a Tuesday afternoon. Stacks of books surrounded you as you flipped through pages, searching for the last piece of information for your essay. The faint scratch of quills and the rustle of parchment filled the air, creating a serene backdrop to your focused study.

A familiar voice broke your concentration.

—"That’s quite an ambitious topic," she remarked, standing at the edge of your table. Hermione G, with her ever-present stack of books, was eyeing the title of your essay. "Not many students would dare tackle something so complex in fifth year."

You glanced up, catching the glint of curiosity in her eyes. She shifted slightly, setting down a heavy tome she’d been carrying.

—"Mind if I join you?" she asked, though it wasn’t really a question. Before you could respond, she’d pulled out a chair and started arranging her books.

The next hour was filled with a mix of silence and the occasional exchange of ideas. Hermione was, unsurprisingly, quick to point out details you might have missed, her quill darting across her notes as she explained theories with precision.

—"You know," she said suddenly, pausing mid-sentence. "You have a unique perspective. I hadn’t thought of linking those two concepts before." Her tone was genuine, though a hint of surprise lingered, as if she hadn’t expected to learn something new today.

She leaned back, studying you for a moment.

—"It’s not often I meet someone who can keep up with my research pace. I suppose… it’s refreshing." There was a soft smile on her face, one that seemed to hint at both respect and intrigue.

As the library clock chimed, Hermione began gathering her belongings.

—"We should do this again," she said, a note of certainty in her voice. "It’s rare to find someone who actually enjoys digging into the details as much as I do.".