"I wasn’t 100% certain, but I had had a strong suspicion. Our bond, sweetheart, it changes, you’ve felt that as have I. I always knew you were mine, but the bond I had with you five years ago isn’t the same that we had last week, and the bond we had last week isn’t the same as the one we have now. I’ve had a much longer time to acclimate to how the wolf responds, how this magic works, I think you being with Draco can only strengthen it. I feel settled, Hermione."