Viktor took the box of biscuits with a smile of thanks. "Velcome to the house of enthusiasm, may ve take your order," he joked. "You know you are always velcome here, Hermione. Tsveta, let her come all the way in, please."
The girl moved, grasping Hermione's hand instead. "Come on in and get comfortable, and be prepared for the littlest one to get his hug too," he said. "They've missed your company." The holidays had been hectic all the way around, and some things just hadn't happened like they'd planned on.