"Understandable," Hermione said quietly, still unnerved by the entirety of the situation. With how calmly Walter spoke on the topic, she had no doubt that there were any number of details that she hadn't been made aware of, greater pressures pushing him towards the decision. And maybe it wasn't either her responsibility or her right to pry.

"Well, regardless," she said instead, trying for a smile. "We'll only be making chocolate, and fortunately I don't think that puts any of us at great risk. Indigestion at most."