When he responded, Malfoy sounded just as relieved as she felt for a moment, before his voice hardened. "Trust me, I don’t want to. But obviously this is... well I don’t know what this is. And if I’m being honest, I don’t think it’s great for you. I had a plan. Return to school, complete my probation, then leave without creating complications for anyone, least of all you. As much as I’d love to snog you senseless, I refuse to let whatever this pull is dictate your life and your... attachments, your choices."