"I wanted to say goodbye..." Hermione whispered, choking back her tears. "I'm so sorry, Theo. I know I can't apologize enough. I feel awful for what's happened. You have to believe me—it wasn't supposed to happen like this." Finding a tiny burst of courage, Hermione stepped out from behind her friends to gaze up into Theo's sad eyes. "Please, allow me to say goodbye and then I'll leave you alone...forever..."