Alecto didn't feel right now that she'd experienced and heard of their loss, she had been re-thinking her life. She most certainly would help Severus burn these homes, but she didn't really want to do that. Raising her hand just as he did, she awaited his mark before she went along with their fire-frenzy.
Just as she thought he might spew magic from his lips, nothing came and his hand lowered. Alecto's worry was the expression he caught on her face, she worried for him more than he probably realized. A sigh came through her mouth, watchful of his actions until he bluntly threw his arms around her waist, his cheek on top of her head.
Alecto was stiff for a moment until she was able to accept his forwardness. Easily, she melted into his arms, her hands moving beneath his coat so she could lightly stroke his back.
"Alright, then go home. I'm sorry, Sev." She frown as her cheek rubbed against his chest.