"But I do worry. I care, remember?" A fracture appeared as he seemed to digest her words. She watched as some semblance of life seemed to return to his eyes. Hesitantly, Hermione reached for him, bringing her hand to his face. As she placed her palm against his cheek, his eyes slammed shut and a shudder passed through him. The spot where their skin touched was like electricity, as it always had been, but something felt more intense about it this time. 