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Over the time, Hermione realised that she was unquestionably in love with snarky Severus. He still grumbled almost all the time, although he knew that he has become dependent on her being there with him. Not that he would ever say that out-loud.
Now they were released from Hospital Wing after seven months of Severus's convalescence. He still couldn't walk unaided and had spasms about two to three times a day. He was in a deep state of depression, too. Hermione was trying to get him interested in anything, but was unsuccessful so far.
Severus was too busy wishing he was in Azkaban, instead of Hogwarts. He was furious at Harry that he has given all the proofs to Wizengamot to clear Severus of all charges.
He was feeling far too guilty about killing Albus Dumbledore; even though the old fool has made him make the Unbreakable Vow that he would do it.
He had nightmares about that night on the Astronomy Tower. Only now, Hermione would also appear there and yell hatefully at him: "Murderer!"
He would then shiver when he'd see her worried expression above his face when she'd succeed waking him. He'd feel like he's betrayed her, that marvellous woman who has given up her life only to care for him, for God knows what reason.
He felt even worse when he realised that he has started feeling something for her. "What an old creep you are, you wretched man!" – he would berate himself.