"Think about it, Hermione. You did all that research, nearly killing yourself in the process to what? Set Draco free?" Loki ignored her quiet gasp of surprise at where he was going with this. "No. You did it in the hope that he would come back to you. This is no different. You crave Theo's affection, not as a lover, but as a friend. If you can save Blaise, then he will forgive you and like you again."