Hermione’s eyes began to well-up almost instantly, and her bottom lip began to tremble, "Oh," her voice wobbled, " Oh, that’s just so  awful," she whispered, "I’m so sorry... I’m  so sorry, that’s terrible," her tears spilled over her cheeks, and she hurried to wipe them away. Next to her, a very pale Ron wrapped an arm around her shoulders and tugged her into his side.  