There Has to Be More
Severus watched silently as Hermione brought Charlotte back to their bed, stroking her hair and murmuring to her. It hadn't been long since she had been fed.
"Well?" Hermione looked up at her husband in the dim light, seeming to plead for the truth.
"I'm…concerned- for your mental wellbeing. I can't have a mentally unstable wife caring for my daughter." Severus was only half serious but Hermione's face still fell as she turned back to Charlotte.
"Write to your parents Hermione. I'm sure it won't be as bad as you think it will be." He added softly.
Hermione nodded mechanically.
…..
-Sniff- Severus is mean.