[He smiles briefly as she wrinkles her nose. It's a tell of amusement for her, something she has very little of. And though it doesn't last, he is pleased that she found some enjoyment out of it.

He can't speak about Voldemort. Hermione would be the expert in that matter but he'd rather not press her about it either.]

Hm, I suppose I could see how that would be the case. I'm not exactly the most social of men when I don't have to be. I have always considered myself lucky that those I have to be around are people that I enjoy spending time with, so I haven't really reached out beyond that.

Besides, I didn't have the same opportunity to make friends in school while being privately tutored.