Draco sighed and remained silent for several long seconds until Hermione poked him in the back, prompting him to speak. "I'm terrified," he admitted, his arms tightening around her. "So many things could go wrong, and I  can't watch you get hurt. Not again. It would kill me. Promise me, Granger," he said, suddenly very intense, "promise me that if things go badly you'll leave, you'll be safe."