His announcement was less welcome. Hermione knew that the only reason why he was still in the country was because there was concern that some of his injuries would be aggravated if he tried to use a portkey. The only reason he would need to use a portkey was to return to France. She laid her fork down beside her plate, her appetite gone. Instead of ruining his good mood, Augustus" announcement only made him smile wider. He reached across the small table to take her hand in his.