She felt a pang of grief and guilt in her chest that hit her upon remembering Mipsy. Hermione wasn’t all that sorry the Manor was burned down – even thought she grew used to it, but there were also many horrible memories related to that place. However, the loss of Mipsy was dawning on her slowly but surely. When the kettle whistled, she let out a small sob, hoping nobody heard her even though she was all alone at the cottage. She didn’t cry. She wanted to, but the tears refused to come.