Ron and Harry stared at Hermione. Severus felt an urge of protectiveness toward her.
"But Hermione--" Harry started, but Hermione cut him off.
"Harry, why are you asking me to explain myself? Don't you... trust me?"
"Of course, we do," Harry hurriedly tried to reassure her.
"Then why ask me to explain myself?" she shot back.
"Because we don't understand!" Ron said.
"Ron, drop it," Harry said in a small voice. "She doesn't want to explain."
"I can't explain," Hermione said weakly. She turned back to the forest.
She looked so lost in that moment Severus felt a small amount of anger. Was she doubting the upcoming marriage?