They’d developed a plan. Once the final guests left the estate, Hermione would ward the area around the bonfire. Then, they would begin the ritual. Simple as it seemed, Draco had a feeling the ritual would still manage to surprise them. It had never been done before, they knew that much going in, as a bond such as theirs had never existed in recorded history. The amalgamation of magic was terrifying, if Draco was honest with himself. But as Hermione took one last look around, double checking her wards, Draco couldn’t help but be excited for what was to come. 