The Facts Are These…
Severus raised an eyebrow. "There are two facts you are forgetting, Hermione. I have mentioned both in the last half an hour. One is that I will never hurt our children. The other is that love is pointless. I will cherish our children as long as they stay reasonably obedient. That is all you can ask of me, Hermione."
Hermione closed her eyes. She felt suitably admonished even though Severus never raised his voice. Come to think of it, Severus had never raised his voice to Hermione. He would be true to his word then–he would always respect her.
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All my chapters for this story have already been written. However, I felt I just had to insert another one. So here is a recently added chapter – hope you like.
Thanks for all your kind words. I'm glad the last chapter settled so well with you all.