"Your mate? Glinda, I presume...?" Dad's eyes narrow even fiercely

"Mr. Crofus? You are Hermione's father? How comes no one told me about you?" Glinda finally finds her voice "Well, I am Glinda and it is so nice meeting you, Mr. Crofus" Glinda curtsey, extending her hand for a handshake.

For a second, Glinda’s smile actually felt genuine.

"Hermione's Ex-best friend. It is nice to meet you too, Glinda." Dad shakes her hand firmly, before letting go. She almost falls.

"You mind joining us?" Dad says half-heartedly, before continuing with his meal

"I really do not mind, sir. Thank you." Glinda finds a sit, beside Helios. She smiles happily.

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