He looked up at her, pondering that strange question. Why would she ask that? Ah, she likely had her reasons, and there was no reason not to answer it.
"I remember the Hearing," he said gravely. "And bringing you home, afterwards, where you belong. And then sending you away with Harry for a few hours to begin your, ah, training."
He wasn't completely on board with his daughter using Magic, but if it kept her alive, he could at least be tolerant. And Harry was a good man.