This is massively frustrating. Hydra grew up with an extremely strong sense of self-preservation because she had to, and he's compromised that, again and again. I realise she's responsible for her own choices, but he hasn't exactly been a good influence, either.

And now she's gone and dragged Hermione into it, for reasons I can't quite fathom.

Why do you reckon it's taking so long? Doesn't it seem like they've been gone for ages?