"No," he said, stopping what was bound to be an apology. "Save it. I want to talk and you're going to listen." He paused here and she nodded her understanding. With another shaky sigh, Harry went on. "Over the years, we've all watched you fall to pieces a great number of times. Most of the time, Ron was there to catch you when you fell, but these past few times... It's been me and I can't stomach this Hermione. You know what I went through during the war. I can't have your loss on my shoulders."