"Let’s start our life together now," he offered, this time, more quietly. "I’ll forever be the one by your side. It doesn’t matter what life throws at us, but I’ll be the one to love you...to support you.  Life might toss a lot of crazy things, but if there’s one thing I’m sure of, it’s you. On my best days, I want you listening and by my side. On my worst days, I want you by my side, listening to my failures. I love you, Hermione," Draco proclaimed. "I’ve loved you since you've saved me and I love you just as you are in this moment. I’m pledging myself to you for better, or for worse. Say you want me too," he whispered.