"Do you really think it would be safer for her if Tom-" It's still unfamiliar to hear that name coming out of his mouth. "-knew she was my girlfriend? I'm Blaise Zabini, remember? The traitor. If they catch me, they won't spare me. And they won't be gracious and just give me the Avada either. They will torture me, humiliate me in any way they can, show me clearly that I chose the wrong side, and squeeze as much information about the Resistance as possible from me. She's no safer with me than with Harry, Draco. It's a choice between the devil and the deep blue sea."