Harry didn't often permit his emotional shields to come down, but he was powerless to prevent it in the face of Hermione's suffering. He loved her so much. How could he have let this happen to her? He took a breath to calm himself. The last thing he needed was to wake the whole castle, or destroy it with his fury at his own failings. He stood up straight, determined to master his sorrow, then brushed hastily at his wet cheeks. It was amazing, really, that despite the damage to his one eye socket, both his tear ducts still worked perfectly.