His words were said in a soft tone that struck Hermione right in the heart. Even though he'd grown several inches over the past year, standing just a few steps away he looked so much like the little boy he used to be. All too quickly he would grow up, but in that moment, it was obvious that he was still a child. Of course he hated when his parents fought. Unfortunately for him, that had been a common occurrence in his life since he was born.