"The only old-fashioned way I'm familiar with involves magic," Hermione told him, giving Kirk an uncertain look from the corner of her eyes. "I don't read much in the way of old detective novels, so I'm afraid I'm not all that good at tracking people down without something to build on."

She did walk a little closer to him, though, since she also wasn't much for the outdoors without relying on her magic. It wouldn't do to get separated by accident, after all.