It was only when she felt the strength of her husband's arms wrap around her shaking body that she realized the elderly wizard left the room to get her the physical support she needed. One tender kiss to her temple and her husband's soft, soothing voice brought choking sobs out of her throat. Hermione threw her arms around Antonin's neck, burying her face in his shoulder. With his arms wrapped tightly around her body, he held her close while she released all of the tears she'd been holding on to for years. Once they started, she was afraid they would never stop. Antonin simply rubbed her back and continued to whisper soothing assurances that he had her and she was going to be all right.