She pursed her lips and stayed silent for such a long time that he wondered if she hadn’t heard him. Eventually, she took a deep breath and said, "I don’t tell very many people this, so keep it to yourself, alright? During the war, I altered their memories. I was terribly worried at the time that someone who was interested in harming Harry, or anyone close to him, might look to use our loved ones as leverage. I’m sure I was right, too."