Hermione wondered what happened to Aberforth Dumbledore after she Disapparated away. Part of her felt guilty that he got caught up in the mess. The rest of her, however, wasn't too concerned. He knew from the very beginning what he was getting mixed up in when he chose to ignore the Dark Lord's generous offer of continuing to operate his pub in Hogsmeade for just the simple act of swearing his loyalty. He could've spent the remaining years of his life happily living in the village that he'd made his home. It wasn't exactly like he hadn't been used to serving questionable clientele. The bread and butter of his business was made up of those souls who weren't exactly welcome to cross the threshold of Madam Rosmerta's more respectable establishment.