"It's not like you wouldn't know a few tricks to help us out."

Ron knows that if Harry was awake he'd be getting a certain sort of look about now.

"You only agreed to try and get back in her good books."

"All's fair love and war, and this is a bit of both."

He almost expects to see Harry standing near when he glances at the tent. But he's not, and Ron manages a small smile to go along with the compliment.

A smile that all to soon fades as he adds:

"You got us out of that mess at the Lovegood's."

He's clearly been having some of the same worries as Hermione has, his unnaturally solemn tone betraying him.