His lips twisted up into a mockery of a smile. "Dr. Granger, he’s like a king in an absolutist monarchy or a dictator. I'm not certain there's a relevant difference here. Believe me when I say that, to him, it doesn’t matter that you love her. You couldn't provide the things he finds necessary for a witch to know as she was growing. Of course she's nearly an adult but it's a policy. It applies to everyone, including the minors too old for it like Hermione." He also really fucking hates Muggles, but no need to mention that, is there?