That's alright, really. Everyone's a little wary when they first turn up here and they need a little time to settle. I know I did.

[ No, she doesn't know what the Fade is, but if she goes by 'trick' she can assume it's something spiritual or magical. Something she's familiar with, at least, which is better than nothing at all.

She might be one of the better people to help here, then, if he's worried about magic being involved somehow. Hermione tries to be the voice of reason whenever she possibly can. ]

It's no trick. All of this is real, and the food is very good.

[ And then she holds out her hand. ]

Hermione Granger.