She swallowed, once, twice, head dizzy, limbs wobbly. She let go of his body and took a few nervous steps back, yet her hand still clung to his forearm. Hermione's mind whirled in a frenzy of disbelief and anguish. Did Draco Malfoy, the person she least expected, truly profess his love for her? The weight of his words crushed upon her like a tidal wave, leaving her breathless and disoriented. Her head spun, and her limbs trembled as she tried to regain her composure.