He'd leave her before he tainted her by association and turned the general wizarding public on her. He wouldn't have her life, her career chances, her reputation irreparably tarred through being the girl who had fallen into a relationship with Draco Malfoy, the ex-Death Eater whose actions had led to Albus Dumbledore's death. Who had tortured Muggles and Muggleborns. Who had given victims to Greyback. Who – the door swung open and he tensed, blanked his face and took a deep breath, stilling his circling thoughts.