Frankly, Ron didn't want to consider the possibility either. It had never seemed possible to him – not when it came to his best girl. But Ministerial elections were no small thing, and they were very rarely blowouts either. Even so, Ron's confidence as a supporter and especially as a husband compelled him to declare: "Your mummy won't lose. But if she does...." He qualified before Rose could predictably ask but what if she does.... "....then you are to give her an even bigger hug."