"All I meant, son," James persisted again. "Is that Hermione has had to endure, as you did. Stepping into the roles you have requires a bit of that. Merlin, had it not had to be so horrific! But they are the times we are in. And look at the reward ... for the both of you. I mean, have you seen how deliriously happy Hermione is now? All that joy, son ... that's all down to you. And you have a lifetime of that to share now ... and more after that."