"For settling for Ron at Hogwarts," Hermione began. "For not telling you a long time ago how I felt about you. I could have at least have given you the option, given you something to think about. And I need you to forgive me for not fighting for you. I settled into bondage, into despair. I allowed it. I even considered suicide when it got too much. It wasn't you who was selfish ... it was me. I was cowardly, afraid of you. Afraid of a real relationship, one I knew might last forever once it had begun ...