Hermione was astonished to hear Molly’s voice reprimanding her son, fully anticipating her to take his side in the matter. The screen door back to the house slammed and a moment later the crack of apparition was heard. She looked over to Arthur and he gave her a small smile in apology in lieu of the one owed by Ron, but when she lifted her head to observe Remus, his face was impassive, and his jaw tight. She caressed his cheek and turned his head to meet her eyes, trying her best to pour all the love she had for him through their bond. He relaxed slightly at her touch and twin coughs from Fred and George reminded her they probably still had some explaining to do.  