Ron swallowed and nodded a few times, sort of twiddling his hands nervously.

he didn't hug his brother again, but he looked like he wanted to.

"I know there isn't much, but if there's anything I can do--like going back and asking where'll you'll be or something when you leave for the assignment or--or something, I'll do it," he said. "Just tell what to do and I'll do it."