"I know. It’s- it’s unforgivable, Draco. This... bond. It’s unique. I’m sure you’ve researched soul bonds by now, but this bond is different. Her soul, the Granger girl’s, it’s part of you– and yours part of her. There is only so long the bond will remain dormant, once you’ve spent significant time together, have had... prolonged physical contact, your souls will recognize each other as part of a whole indefinitely. The bond has to be sealed to stabilize-"