Astoria paused, smiling faintly as she finally got it. That was it. It wasn't a matter of simple jealousy. It was insecurity. Fear. Daphne was afraid. She was jealous because she was afraid.
"Why the hell would you date him if you approved of what the Dark Lord did? And Alcide is sitting in his cell and is going to keep sitting in his cell. Thinking anything else would be like worrying if lightening is going to strike and kill you. It might, but chances are quite strong that it won't." Astoria reached down and scooped up Calla. Tanny had snuck out and was batting at the powder puff, so he wasn't going to be as easy to grab. Still, she took a few steps forward and did such after a few moments. She then let her sister have it.
"I've never thought that it all came easy for you. I just thought you were brilliant because you were able to work for things to get what you wanted. If Percy's family was so quick to judge you based on family, then they're idiots and hypocrites. I've been cheering for you and for things to work out with Dean, but instead of cheering for my relationship you've been hiding that you're jealous of Draco because he's pureblooded? I don't even really care that it went out on the radio. It's the fact that you don't trust him enough to believe that he isn't doubting you choosing him. Or that you're worried about Alcide escaping Azkaban to kill him. Or that you're so damn concerned about what Percy's family thought of you."
Astoria didn't even pause as she transitioned into the topic of herself. "You know what? It hasn't been an ideal life for me trying to figure out who I am or what I should believe or do. I had to try not to live in your shadow at Hogwarts. It was not an easy task, I might mention. After Hogwarts, I had no clue. So sorry if I'm not sympathetic about this one aspect of your life not going like you'd like it to, but I haven't wished anything but the best for you in regards to it and everything else. If you don't like that it worked out spectacularly for me because it may not work for you because you're afraid of your boyfriend rejecting you or Alcide hurting him, that isn't just jealousy. That's letting your fear rule you. No wonder you didn't want to admit it. You didn't want to admit that you're afraid!"