"I know. I was beginning to think the same," Hermione replied with a grin.
Her smile faded as he wiped at his eyes, and she reached over for the tissue box, placing it on the end table within his reach, in case he wanted it. "I know. And nobody will, probably. But in time you'll find somebody you'll love, who loves you, and things will just..just work, I think. You'll have all of it someday, I'm sure of it." Her cheeks flushed. "I don't know about the best, but thank you. You know I've always got your back."