"It used to be longer," he mused darkly. "After Blaise," Hermione bit her lip at the mention of his name. "I have narrowed it down drastically. I never thought myself one to make mistakes, but I did. And it was one that nearly killed you," he palmed her curls gruffly. "I won’t be misplacing my trust again," he hissed forcefully through his clenched jaw.