"Did I not just ask you to watch your language!" Draco winced, but Phillipe continued, "So I’ve gathered. No, that’s not normal. I have a theory but I’ll need you to confirm it for me." Phillipe’s startling blue eyes gazed directly into Draco’s. He motioned for Phillipe to continue. "You’ve yet to fully accept the bond. Yes, you love her, but that’s not what the bond needs. The bond requires acceptance, willingly binding your life to that of your soulmate and in turn their life to yours. You’ve not accepted that yet and the magic is unhappy. I’m afraid you’ve angered the bond. This is... old magic, Draco."