March 30, 1997:

Last night was even better than the first. I think I surprised him. That was the whole idea, but I had my doubts about it actually working. Severus wasted no time at all in joining me. Falling asleep in your lover's arms is something amazing. Especially when he holds you close while you sleep. I hope Severus intends to do that more often. I woke up this morning and found myself still in his arms. It felt so nice and warm. I noticed how much different he looks when he's asleep. He was actually smiling. It wasn't some haughty smirk or malicious grin. It was a true smile and the view was breathtaking. It reminded me of the first time I actually saw Sirius smile. Sirius had seemed like a vampire to me until that one moment when he smiled. The life suddenly seemed to flow back into him and he looked like someone else entirely. Severus is much the same. I wonder why he'd never smiled like that before. He looks so handsome when he's smiling. I suddenly find myself wondering how the
wizard community looks towards same-sex marriages. Maybe I'm just silly. I might even ask him what he thinks...