She nodded. "You did well, very well with your OWLs. Your mother and I were so proud when your results came." She said, hoping to reassure her cousin. She could remember how stressful OWLs had been and now how stressful NEWTs were.
"Always, and no matter what I always love you." She offered a small smile and squeezed his hand gently. No matter her frustrations with the situation she would always love Alexei like her own brother.