"Oh... yes, I've heard there's some sort of soiree in a few days," Hermione realizes. At least, she thinks it's in a few days. While she can figure out dates easily enough if she really thinks about it, it's not simply second nature to her, like the calendar system she's used to. "Will you be going? I wasn't planning on it, since I doubt I'd know many people there, but I have the feeling Councilor LeBlanc might insist upon it, since I've signed on as her aide."