Broken

"It was my destiny to do it, and I couldn't. I couldn't do it, Hermione," Draco cried softly.

"Draco, it was your choice not to. Don't worry, everything will soon get better," Hermione said, putting her hand on top of Draco's, looking at him with concern.

"It won't!" Malfoy demanded weakly, "it never will! You don't understand!"

Hermione sighed.

"You're right, I don't understand," She said looking down, defeated. "And as much as I hate not knowing what to do in order to help you, I promise I will always be by your side.
"But you have to allow me, Malfoy."