It was ridiculous. What had he thought? That the child would share his feelings? That Potter ... Harry would be as gone on him as he was on the young man? He had never said anything. Never lied about his feelings or lack thereof. They had kissed, and the young man had enjoyed that. They touched, and Harry seemed to draw comfort from that. Them being together was more than "nice'. He had also promised not to cross any boundaries, Severus had. His new master had done everything right. So, why did it hurt so much to hear that he did not love him?