"Did you just go to the prefects' bathroom?" Hermione's gaze shifted from Crookshanks to Albert. She had caught a faint fragrance on him some time ago.
"You know about the prefects' bathroom?" Albert was rather surprised that Hermione knew of it.
"I heard Percy mention it before. He said being a prefect came with lots of benefits," Hermione quickly explained.
"I rarely go to the prefects' bathroom. Moaning Myrtle—well, you might know the female ghost—really likes hiding there to peep on people bathing," Albert said helplessly. "And sometimes, you might run into people dating there."
"Dating?" Hermione's cheeks instantly flushed scarlet. She stammered, "Dating in the prefects' bathroom?"
"That place really is well-suited for dates. At least you don't have to worry about being disturbed." Albert nodded as though he fully agreed. "Normally, not many prefects go there to bathe, and Filch can't get in either. It's perfect for sneaking off on dates at night. As far as I know, Percy really likes taking his girlfriend there on dates."
"Percy and his girlfriend?" Harry pricked up his ears curiously, seemingly very interested in gossip about Percy.
"You can take your girlfriend there on dates in the future too." Albert's gaze swept across Harry and Hermione, and he said with certainty, "You'll definitely be able to use it. Even if you don't become a prefect, you should be able to become Quidditch captain."
"No, that's not it. We're just good friends." Harry noticed Albert's appraising look and hurriedly shook his head in denial.
"Maybe one day you'll become a couple. Some things are hard to predict." Albert did not continue pressing the subject and instead asked, "Where's Weasley? I thought you three were always together."
At the mention of Ron, Harry and Hermione both looked slightly embarrassed.
"You fell out because