Draco ducked forwards and pressed their lips together in a harsh, salty kiss. He pulled away in a rush, "Listen to me, Harry James Potter," he said against his lips, "I need you to understand - I love you. I love you more than  anything. And I’m not about to just roll over and let you die. I’m willing to do whatever it takes to save you, do you understand? We’re going to beat this; do you hear me? Whatever it takes. Even if we can only half destroy Voldemort for now - it would give us time, wouldn’t it?" Draco sounded faintly desperate in his ear, "Time to figure out a work around. Or just time to love one another.