"I'll have to keep that good work up since I have come to view you as a daughter of sorts." He laughed gently but it was clear he was being serious. She was family to him, truly a daughter. He admired her mind and her strength but also wanted to protect her. To see her grow. He even wanted to be the one to keep an eye on whoever would finally take her hand. After all, Hermione only deserved the very best of...everything.

"I do want to be there whenever you need me. No matter when that might be."