Hermione's face lit up as if he told her he would give her the stars before lifting his arm to her lips, and so she kissed the mark that was never meant to bind someone to another person, but was meant originally as a sign of devotion between only her and her brother. Severus" body radiated warmth from her mouth touching his skin, never having felt such a thing as her energy warming him to his dragon hide encased toes before. Hermione pulled back, watching as the Dark Mark turned pitch black once more, shifting slightly with the addition of a blooming flower within the mouth. Severus could feel deep in his gut that he made the right decision.