For once, Hermione knew exactly what he meant. When her mind was confused and she was more focused on making sure she had another vial or several of the damned potion she relied on to simply get through her dismal existence, she didn't really understand it when parents made that claim about their children. Oliver was mostly an annoyance in her life, a frustrating reminder that she wasn't allowed to make her own choices or determine her own destiny. After only two months in close quarters with her son, especially the last month before he want back to Hogwarts, she began to understand what other parents meant.