There was no grin, no light hearted vocal inflection. Hermione meant every syllable. And Enola swallowed hard at the realisation that she did. There was an awkward silence for a few moments, then Hermione turned and drew Enola into a deep hug. They didn't speak, but their embrace communicated everything that needed to be said. The air held a serious tone, it steeled both women to the reality of the world, but the tension between best friends was broken with the affection of the hug.