She could see how that would be true. It wouldn't be around for much longer if the neglect was still allowed to continue. Still unsure why he would bring her there, Hermione allowed him to lead her down the narrow staircase to the basement kitchen. Seeing the familiar table where many meals were spent with members of the Order and then later with just her boys, the emotions from earlier returned at full force. It was all beginning to feel overwhelming. She turned her attention to a small cauldron at the end of the table. Walking towards it, she hoped that the various vials surrounding it were what she assumed they were.