"No, what was killing you was not knowing."

"You married me-"

"Yes I did. Brilliant observation."

"Hermione... You married me so you must believe I love you."

"Well... Damn it, Severus, of course, I believed you loved me then."

"Loved?"

"Yes, I wouldn't have married you otherwise. And I certainly do love you; however, don't excuse your actions."

"My actions?"

"Your invasion in my mind and you hurting me, of course."

"I didn't ask to excuse them."

"Oh?"

"No, I asked, because I didn't mean to hurt you."

"It sure as hell felt like you meant to hurt me."