"Miss Granger, you have displayed an admirable amount of courage and determination, but there is no need for it. I have yet to lay a hand on your body," she felt his hand lightly cover hers and curl her fingers around the bell. His voice was so gentle, she could hardly believe it was his own. "You can end this. You can go home and we can both pretend this never happened. I will never divulge a word of this, and I promise that the only judgement I will cast on you is one of bravery and resolve. There is no shame in knowing when to retreat."