He doesn’t leave without putting his hand on Draco’s shoulder, his eyes filled with tears as he moves to say goodbye to Aurora. When he looks at her, Hermione can see the pain in Neville’s eyes, he knows exactly what he’s asking of her, and he wouldn’t do it if there was another way. She could push him out like she pushed Ginny out, she could send the still petrified Jordan out, too, but that wouldn’t stop the Ministry and its attack. Hermione is strong, but she’ll get tired eventually if they keep attacking her. She’s not sure for how long she can protect them. She’s not sure if she can, not like this.