"I don’t know - you’re demonstrating some pretty good emotional intelligence right now," she pointed out, leaning into him, winding an arm around his back and pulling him closer. For a moment, Harry wondered if this is what it would have been like with Lily when she was older, and in need of a pep talk from her embarrassing father. Harry held his breath against the sudden rush of tears and tipped his head back and blinked rapidly to stop them escaping. Confident it was safe, he released his breath, and leant back so he could see Hermione’s face.