"I just want to say that I do not apologize for upholding the ideals for which I was raised, however, I do understand that the methods used by the Dark Lord to preserve our way of life, were in a word, unsavory. It would be foolish to stand before you all and deny the active role I had within his organization. My wife..." He cleared his throat, and Hermione couldn’t help but feel a sharp pang of sadness before he continued, "My late wife and my son were unwilling participants, and I allowed them to suffer and be tortured within their own home, and for that I am remorseful."