He resumed his watch from the shadows once again as Hermione slowly moved on without him. It was unfathomable how she was able to fight their connection; or how she could even wish to. Perhaps she simply had a stronger constitution. Maybe the bond had only been a partial one when he’d bitten her in eighth year. His stomach churned with regret. Had he known their night together this past spring would only be a one-off, he would’ve done things so differently. 