Hermione Regrets Bringing Cormac McLaggen to the Party

PAGES: 316-317

Hermione meets Harry at the party after escaping Cormac McLaggen under the mistletoe. She admits that she chose Cormac McLaggen to annoy Ron, but now regrets her decision as Cormac McLaggen is unpleasant company. The trio tries to avoid him as they move through the party.