Cassandra nods in understanding as the girl explains. Whatever her claims, Hermione is obviously nothing more than an apprentice, and she is likely in need of further training, if she is ever to be trusted to use magic in Thedas. An idea is forming already, but she pushes it back for now.

She needs more information, first.

"What magic did you learn, at this...school?" she asks. "Spells of combat? Of offense? You spoke of destroying an enemy."