Yes, it's sheer fear. As for why she's so frightened...well, just like Harry thinks Draco wasn't there and can't understand the Incident, he doesn't really know what it was like from Ginny's perspective (because they haven't talked about it). If the time comes when she can express herself, Harry will understand better.

Draco thinks he has a way. Of course, Daphne also seems to think she can overcome everything Draco raises.

And that's an interesting thought about Draco and Harry. Harry has very deliberately made himself the way he is so that he doesn't hurt other people, so yeah, that probably involves getting rid of some of the fire and passion too. Draco doesn't much care if he hurts other people. :)

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