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Hermione,
I know by now you’re aware of the mission that I’ve been given. There isn’t much to say on that front except I chose to accept it. Not that I was given much choice. It’s the right thing to do. We’re both aware, however, that it’s sending me straight back into the viper’s nest.
Not a very comfortable place to be, I must say.
With that being said, if it’s my last chance to say it. I love you. I always have and always will. I know you’ll be mad at such a declaration. That I should have had the balls to say it to your face, and I should have. You don’t know how many times I wanted to tell you.
I just couldn’t find the words.
There’s so much to say, but I don’t trust half of it to parchment.
Just understand this. If I don’t make it back, my vaults are set to default to you. It’s not the main Malfoy fortune. My father still has control over that. But it’s enough to see you through until you decide what you want to do with your life.
Do me a favor.
Live your life. Enjoy it. I know you’ll be upset over my inevitable death, but know it was worth it if it saved one life. As it stands, it’s set to save a lot more. I hope one day you can find it in your heart to forgive me for having chosen this.
Some would see it as the coward's way out.
For me, it’s much more than that.
And if by some fortune I survive this, know this, I love you and always will. If you’ll have me, I’m yours.
Yours, Forever
Draco