His bloodied hand fell to his side. She couldn't be sure how much of it was Aubin's blood and how much of it was his. Prepared to cleanse his hand, she gasped when Thorfinn burst into loud sobs. Unsure if he would push her away or not, Hermione fell to her knees next to the wizard that had been her friend for almost twenty years. She opened her arms and to her surprise, he allowed her to comfort him.