Just then the sound of children laughing sliced across the stillness of the manor from the first floor—Hermione heard Pansy’s voice through them, instructing Luna to fetch all their cloaks, as the children had expressed a wish to play outside in the snow. Their voices were high and childish, all blending together into one jumble, but she recognized Lucio’s over the rest immediately. Though she couldn’t determine exactly what he was saying, she heard the excitement and happiness in his voice. It made her heart swell with love.