He dried her tears with the non-bloody side of the handkerchief. She tried to turn away from him ashamed of her state and the absence of Gryffindor courage, he stops her by taking a hold of her shoulder.
"I was scared Professor. I tried to be brave." He gently rubs the shoulder.
"You did a great job Miss Granger, you should be proud. The Order was strong because of you. I could see you were willing to lay down your life for the greater good."
"Just like you sir." He smiles as she positions herself against his beating heart.
