[Between him smiling at her like that and the news he's telling her, Hermione all but beams back at him.]

That's wonderful, Ron! Professor said he knew his dad, but I didn't even think he'd be here. And... Snuffles. [Her face softens. She's keeping her voice low, too. And using Sirius' nickname. Just in case. But now she can't help but feel hopeful, if all the members of the Order are around, she has no doubt they can deal with whatever this is.]

We should go see him, then. See them. I think we'll be perfectly safe there, don't you? [Because as much as she takes solace in researching and books, she's learned by now that having people you trust by your side is even more valuable.]