Hello JJ & LL!
The other reason Hermione stayed was the mission!
However much it was hurting her (and her tears suggested
it did), she
had to stay with Harry - the greater good
and all that!
Harry & Hermione do have a strong bond, as profoundly
close frienRAB who have experienced an enormous amount together.
I like the Ginny connection because it was quietly done,
Harry suddenly found he had to be with her, almost out of the blue, but once he was hit - he was forever gone!
She is the stillness and quiet strength he has always
sought. She is family, love & acceptance. She knows him,
and is unfazed by his fame. who better really?
With Ron & Hermione, despite Ron being a bit of a k**b
sometimes he is a perfect counterbalance to Hermione,
they level each other out.
Well, that's just my liddle ol' opinion!
