[Hermione gratefully takes the newspaper back from the gentleman, almost upending the stack already resting on the table.]

Oh, thank you so much. And no need, I should have been paying more attention.

[She smiles sheepishly and gestures at the pile of papers.]

I'm afraid I got a little caught up in my research.

[She pauses for a moment, studying the man in front of her.]

Forgive me if I sound rude but.. are you British? It's just...your accent, you see....