Heinz always thought that he would be at the top of the food chain for the rest of his life, but the reality was so bleak.
He knew that all this was because of his arrogance.
Knowing that Hermione was bearing witness to the consequences of his inconsiderate behavior, he had no choice but to accept it.
However, this didn't make the situation feel any better for him.
It felt as if he had been dragged down cloud nine and was now crashing to the ground.
Only one word could describe the entire situation: embarrassing.
And to that, Heinz did feel very ashamed.
On the other hand, Hermione was in no rush. Neither was she startled by his anger. Showing how reluctant she was to leave, she continued to tease, "Of course there's a reason for me coming to Grace's room. I have something to tell her, so I can't just leave. If you don't mind, Mr. Jones, I'll wait here just like you. Anyway, she'll have to come out sooner or later. Let's see who she entertains then."