Claire’s body burned with an overwhelming mix of shame, revulsion, and fear, leaving her feeling utterly violated and defiled. Her mind swirled with a torrent of conflicting emotions, each one fighting for dominance—anger at Malfoy for his despicable actions, profound sadness for the pain inflicted upon Jamie, and a desperate yearning for release from this nightmarish ordeal that held her captive. She longed for liberation, both physical and emotional, from the clutches of her tormentor.