Fortunately for Ness, Hermione decided on first meeting the woman that she was trustworthy and genuine. And when she offered her friendship, she didn't do it out of nostalgia and because Ness reminds her a little of Luna, but because of how Ness is.

Smart, kind, curious, interesting. Would Hermione go to war for Ennaris Tavene? Yes, probably - but more importantly, she'd try to resolve conflict without war, for Ness.

Once Ness is sat on the edge of her bed, Hermione scoots to make her space, nodding at the request for clarification. "Oh, yes. Your magic skills are very impressive. I keep wanting to ask you to teach me, though I know it'll be futile because we're using different sources, but it's - I think you're very capable. Some of the things I've seen you do, a skilled wizard would struggle with. From my home, I mean - not from Faerun."