Yet, deep within, Hermione was acutely aware of something beyond herself and beyond Malfoy. In this instance, it would be simple to kill. Almost too easy. Consequences were never first in her mind. Consequences were nonexistent for Malfoy. But their shared magic had to mean so much more than this. If the risk they had taken in immersing themselves in this darkness was worth it, then some self-restraint was necessary. Even if the death could go undetected, it would only be a matter of time before suspicions arose. Another killing would only hurt them both when they still had real enemies to burn.