Something must have been showing on Harry’s face despite his best attempts to clamp down on his emotions, because Hermione came over and hugged him. He stiffened, though Hermione didn’t seem to care as she only held him tighter. Harry couldn’t remember the last time he’d been hugged; no wait, he could but he felt like he’d been alone for so long, he’d forgotten all about how it felt to be loved. Maybe that was why Hermione had been so quick to hug him. Harry was so used to just letting his emotions take over because there was nobody he cared about that could get in the way. With so little practice in keeping himself together, Harry couldn’t stop himself from returning the hug and let the tears flow.