[ Hermione lifts her hand and waves it quickly, eyes widening. She doesn't want him to feel bad - she completely understands why he chose to keep it from her. Had he been the first to tell her - well, she remembers just how shocked and out of sorts she had been when she was first informed. ]

I appreciate that and you really don't have to apologise. [ She smiles softly. ] I'm really touched that you wanted to make sure I was comfortable. It was very nice of you.