( Hermione gives Harry's hand an appreciative squeeze in return. The sentiment of the gesture is by no means lost on her. He knows that she's missing Ron as much as he is, and he knows that she feels a bit terrible wishing that he could be here with them because he's got more important things to deal with right now, whereas Harry and Hermione haven't much left back home for them at the moment beyond a grieving period and then, she supposes, they'll all have to band together one more time to clean up Hogwarts so that someday, the school can take in more young witches and wizards so that they can become fully functioning adults in the new world created by the final fall of Voldemort.

In other words, as much as Ron could use a vacation, Harry and Hermione need one and there's nothing wrong with taking a breather before they have to head back to start the effort. Is there? )

No, you're right, it'd be a terrible sight. He'd be miserable.

( Her tone suggests dismissal but she still gives a fond smile and nods. They understand one another and it's easier to be playful than serious to this end. So perhaps it's time to change the subject and not wallow in missing their friend. He'll come when he can; Hermione has faith in that. )

I can't believe how warm this water is! I'd have thought it would be a little more chilly given it's...you know, an ocean...