This must be it, must be akin to finding one's tribe - the mutual understanding that they both prefer the same things in life. She can't help but be comforted by it.

A smile happens, and after another sip of wine, a bold question: "And has anyone here caught your interest in that way?"

Why is she nervous? Why does hearing the answer - whether it's a yes or a no - fill her with trepidation?

(Surely, Wen Qing who is so clever and observant and incredible, surely she's seen right through Hermione's 'admiration' by now, spotted the crush for what it was.)