"And I hate myself for having this conversation with you two of all people, but-" Draco sighed heavily and turned to face the two wizards Hermione had known as her best friends for most of her life. "Fuck it. If you want the candid truth, here it is. Granger has been through shit these past months. Some of it is even because of me and not a day goes by where I don't hate myself for the pain, I've played a part in causing her. This is why I'm saying this; whatever bullshit you have with anything going forward you direct it to me, never her.