I know that Snowy won't just take my word for the hugging part, so I think I'll quote the books. Take out your American hardcover copies of POA, children, and head to page 292, and read carefully... "Malfoy's dad's frightened the Commitee into it," said Hermione, wiping her eyes. "You know what he's like. They're a bunch of doddery old fools, and they were scared. There'll be an appeal, though, there alway is. Only I can't see any hope... Nothing will have changed." "Yeah, it will," said Ron fiercely. "You won't have to do all the work alone this time, Hermione. I'll help." "Oh, Ron!" Hermione flung her arms around Ron's neck and broke down completely. So, not only did Hermione hug Ron, Snowy, (who this post is mostly aimed at) he ACTUALLY OFFERED TO HELP HER. Harry didn't.