"I was alone on Jotunheim, Thor having returned to Asgard, or here when he felt privileged enough. I was restricted from travelling, unable to go further than Asgard without proper permission. So I remained on Jotunheim, rebuilding the fallen empire so that I would have someplace to call my own." He paused for dramatic effect, drawing one cold fingertip down Hermione’s tear-stained cheek. "I’d hoped you would join me, but when I never heard from you, I gave up hope. I knew sending you back here would be both a blessing and curse."