Malfoy would be trapped in perpetual self-loathing and self-sacrifice, as long as the war went on and he remained here; there was no way out. And looking up at him through her tear-swollen eyes, Hermione isn't entirely sure he wants a way out. She swallows hard, feeling the hooks of him in her heart wrench and tear at the meat of it. She may not be able to force Malfoy to come with her, but if he can stay alive long enough – and he's made it this far hasn't he? – then she can talk to the Order about him when she gets back. She will make Kingsley order him back in – make him say Malfoy is needed more on the outside. Malfoy will have to follow orders – he won't have an excuse to stay, and she will get him away from here. To safety, and to her.