She ran down the hallway and, crying, went towards the window. Now that he had achieved his goal, Draco thought of leaving her alone and going away, escaping the burden of comforting a girl who struggled to accept a reality that was simply his life. Rose had a lesson to learn and she had to learn it on her own. However, as much as he denied it, he realized he felt a tenderness for her that he hadn't felt for anyone since Astoria's death.