The Odd Couple
Severus waited for the Grangers to voice their opinions but they seemed shell shocked. He glanced at Hermione, who was biting her lip once more, and gently tugged her hand from her lap. Clasping her hand in his, Severus addressed the Grangers once again.
"I know we seem an unlikely match. I assure you, I was opposed to the idea at first but during our time together we have grown rather fond of each other." He squeezed Hermione's hand. "I will never mistreat Hermione and I will encourage her to pursue her dreams whenever she feels the time is right."