"Along the way Hermione I began to feel... things. I have never felt this way before and it scared me. You elicit such strong emotion in me; a fierce need to protect and provide. I’m so wrong for you and I knew I was only going to hurt you. I tried to stay away but I couldn’t. I’m selfish to a fault and I needed to be near you." Her throat was tight with unshed tears and Draco was shaking.