Loneliness Needn't Be Forever
Taken aback, all Hermione could say was, "Oh." Perhaps Severus wasn't content with their relationship…
"I suppose I should have said I'm against marriage for love. As I said, love doesn't last. Besides, I never expected anyone would tolerate my company."
"You can be nice when you want…"
Severus raised an eyebrow.
"So… you've never liked anyone?"
"Only when I was a teenager but it never amounted to much. I believe my childhood swore me off relationships in general."
"If not your personality…" Hermione added with a smirk of her own.
"Hermione, your set down leaves much to be desired."
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Yay, verbal sparring. :D