The next morning, he felt the change in Granger as well. She would heed Snape's warning to protect them and her friends at all costs, he knew that. And he was loathed to admit it to himself, but he admired her for it. If he was honest with himself, he was unsure if he would do the same. In the current situation he would, if only to protect her from any harm that would befall her from being seen with him as much as he wanted to keep her safe in his arms.