Accentuating the Positive
Hermione shifted Charlotte in her arms. "You know, Severus, that's one of the many reasons why I love you."
Severus frowned.
"You think you're so tough but inside you have a great capacity to care. I know you'll hate me for saying so."
Severus ignored her explanation and asked incredulously, "You love me despite my faults?" It was something that was deeply bothering him.
Hermione inwardly sighed. When would Severus wake up to the truth? She turned to face him. "What faults?"
"You know precisely what faults. You're not one to ignore the truth."
Hermione pointedly caught Severus' gaze. "Touché."