As Draco rose to his feet to head back to the castle, he took a moment to reflect on the friendships he shared with the three Slytherins in his company. He was never one to wear his heart on his sleeve, but this had been eating him alive, consuming him. It felt like an incredible relief to have his friends weigh in on the Granger conundrum. As he observed Pansy and Theo in an intimate embrace, he wondered what that might feel like. Not simply the physical contact, but the ability to open up and allow yourself to feel that kind of unrestricted love from another. 