Hermione smiled to herself, cheeks flushing pleasantly in reaction to Molly's expression. Over the years, Hermione liked to think that there was a certain level of communication that she had established with her mother-in-law, a type of communication that stemmed from both being strong-willed witches. That feeling had softened and deepened at once after Hermione began dating Ron in earnest.

Once Hermione knew what it was like to be in a relationship.

She reached a hand out for Ron's, giving it a small squeeze. "Alright, then. I suppose it would be altogether too selfish to keep you all to ourselves when Charlie's still living alone in his flat," Hermione conceded, before leaning over to press a kiss to Ron's cheek. "But the very next day, we'll all start searching for a place for the two of you to live in, out here in the countryside. Family should never stray far, yes?"