"It's a good start," she murmurs, because at least he moves well on the dance floor, and the truth is that having a good dance partner is rare.

"Is the masquerade working for you, Mr Wolf?" Because some people were apprehensive at the idea of hiding who they were, but not Hermione. She feels like a little bit of reckless adventure is due to her, after everything.

Of course, it could be a bad idea. Imagine if he turned out to be Malfoy, then she'd have to scrub herself clean for five hours. (Except that Malfoy hasn't done anything to earn himself an invite to this ball.) He's a tad taller, though, and there doesn't seem to be any glamour on him, so she reckons she's safe. Probably a person who either never went to Hogwarts or was not in any year with her.

Someone safe to have a little fun with.