A deep sigh was her initial response. Hermione wasn't sure that she even wanted to entertain the possibility of having this conversation with her ex-lover. Sometimes it was best to keep her thoughts to herself. Outsiders didn't need to know the dirty details of their marriage. But, in the end, she knew she could trust Augustus. He was still her friend. Maybe there had been years when they each wished and thought it would be more... friendship was enough. He'd already proven that he could put his feelings aside to provide her family shelter. That was no small gesture.