She laughs lightly.

"That's right," she says, getting to her feet as well as though to shoo him off. "I take my responsibilities very seriously, Ron. You know that."



And even after Ron's disappeared into the tent, Hermione remains standing where she is for a moment, thoughtful.

Then, snapping out of her reverie, she takes Ron's position as next watch, the mushroom-badge still between her fingers.