He didn’t know the answer. He had wanted forever with her.  But that was before. When they were stupid kids sneaking kisses behind heavy draperies in 4th year. When Draco was dragging Hermione into the broom closet for a snog in 5th year and they both said, "I love you". And then "I love you" turned into awkward sexual firsts, and Draco would whisper his promises across her skin.