Her answer was exactly what he wanted to hear. His face split into a pleased grin. Maybe he was finally beginning to believe that she was settling back in to her old life. She knew that he desired nothing more than to see her happy and content in their home. To further cement the illusion in his mind that she was finding peace, Hermione leaned up to kiss him. Close-mouthed, but lingering, when they broke apart the tension that always hung in the air seemed to dissipate just a little. She turned her head to examine the pots he was standing over.