[Vie doesn't move right away, simply reaching out to drape a loose arm around Alice. It's a hug, if she wants it to be.]

I'm sorry, Alice.

[She wonders how many others have been lost as well. It's strange to of not heard Ben for a while either.]

If not at home, then one can hope they are together. I trust Godric would watch out for your hatter, and any other lost along the way.