fix segfault caused by my changes to ghosting logic

[JustinPrivitera]

Description

Fix a segfault noticed by @biagas caused by my new extra ghost logic.

Type of change

• [x] Bug fix~~
• [ ] New feature
• [ ] Documentation update
• [ ] Other

How Has This Been Tested?

failing tests were silo.py and ddf.py. They now pass.

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Checklist:

• [x] I have commented my code where applicable.~~
• [ ] I have updated the release notes.
• [ ] I have made corresponding changes to the documentation.
• [ ] I have added debugging support to my changes.
• [ ] I have added tests that prove my fix is effective or that my feature works.
• [x] I have confirmed new and existing unit tests pass locally with my changes.~~
• [ ] I have added new baselines for any new tests to the repo.
• [x] I have NOT made any changes to protocol or public interfaces in an RC branch.~~

[JustinPrivitera]

Thanks @biagas for noticing this!

[JustinPrivitera]

Merge w/ develop in #19951