Hermione firmly believed that her brother-in-law was at least half-insane. As someone who was at least that much and likely more, she thought she could recognize the signs of one about to lose complete contact with reality. It was interesting to hear that Aubin was aware that Antonin wanted nothing more than to be with his family. Where did he learn that? She knew she'd told a few people in confidence the same. Maybe through one of them the message eventually made its way to Aubin. Or perhaps Antonin was now openly admitting that he didn't want to participate in any sort of power struggle for the head of the regime. It didn't matter. All that mattered in that moment was getting the fuck out of the cottage.