"You are wondering if this is some sort of scheme or ploy by my best friend to keep Hermione around." Severus let the flat tone convey his sarcasm. "And you're asking me, what? To get her to end this romantic charade? If this was all just a charade, I would expect her to have a better handle over her own emotions. Instead, she's been both happier and more miserable than I have ever seen her due to being in love with your daughter."