"I'm glad things have calmed down for you, then, in any case. We've... had recent instances of our political leadership being mind-controlled, so I know how awful it is when you realize you need to stand up and be the change that needs to happen." It's especially awful when you should be more worried about final exams than saving the world, but she doesn't bother bringing that much up. "For now, though, yes, we have fairly good relations with Muggles so long as they don't fully realize there's a whole other magical community living by their side, and while I'd like to think that one day we can live openly, seeing Thedas makes me wonder if that will ever be the case."

Hermione doesn't exactly give his hand a squeeze so much as she simply affirms her touch a bit more solidly for a few moments before drawing back. "I appreciate it. I can be stubborn about accepting that sort of help, especially from people I don't know, but... well, things have been so up in the air here that I might just need it. I'll try not to abuse it, though." With a small smile, she concludes, "I'm just happy this seems to have helped you."