"Hermione, there are some types of bonds that don’t leave room for walking away. I’m sure you know that by now. Those bonds... you’d either have to be together, or you’ll both fade away into nothing. Your magic will fade and with it so will your life. I think you need to talk to him. For both of you. I’ve never been his biggest fan but... last year, when the Carrows would ask Malfoy to help them torture other students, he always refused. Always had an excuse or another. I saw him get tortured on numerous occasions and I would swear it was in place of first years. Like you said, I think he’s complicated. Complex. Maybe you just need time? Maybe he needs time to adjust. A soul bond is for life, it’s a big decision, a big commitment, especially for people with the history that the two of you share."