"I told you I wouldn't tell and I meant that. But I meant in regards to the damn Ministry. And I'm not going to tell Mum. It'd break her damn heart knowing you lot are this close to home yet stay away. It'd only make things worse for her," he stated, frowning. He brought his hand up to his face, rubbing at his temples.
He wasn't going to get answers that he wanted from Hermione. In fact, this entire encouter was making his head spin.
"I think it is best if I go, Hermione," he said after a long pause. Sliding his hand down, he looked to her. "I'm sorry," he then said, because he didn't know what else to say in the midst of the silence.