Hermione blinks, somewhat surprised by the offer. "Really? You'd go out and help me practice with your staff? I-... I'd been trying not to bite off more than I can chew, but...."

Actually, it makes sense that Anders wouldn't exactly warn against biting off more than she can chew, given his past. This likely isn't going to put her in that Seeker woman's good graces, but if Adelaide can agree to it, too....

"I'll be careful. I promise. Besides, it could well turn out that nothing at all will happen, but it doesn't hurt to prepare for the worst."