He hadn't said a word the entire time the two women spoke, but he didn't miss a single syllable that was uttered. Only moments after Ginny made her excuses to leave the tent, he made a production of putting his shoes on and exiting too. All day he was gone. Hermione assumed he had gone off to resume his tracking of fugitives until he returned late just as she was preparing for bed. His only communication was a nod and grunt. Although his behavior was decidedly strange, she didn't press him for answers. He wasn't likely to give them even if she asked. One thing about their acquaintance hadn't changed - he was frustratingly tight-lipped.