Severus had never been a vain person. However, the first time he saw the extent of the damage the potion accident had caused, he recoiled from his reflection. The right side of his face, from cheekbone to the neck, was heavily inflamed and raw, as was a part of his torso, the back of his right arm and his right thigh. He looked monstrous. Harry had never given any indication to the extend of his disfigurement. If anything, his affections had only increased. But this ... he clenched his teeth and forced back tears. He would not cry, not over his appearance. This was not worth being unsettled about. It did not matter. It did not matter! It Did. Not. Matter!