Technically technical all the time Bookaholic Snape could see her reluctance and wasn't quite sure why he needed to confirm his susicions, whether it would make any difference... This whole conversation must be a sign that he was spending too much time around Albus Dumbledore. "I understand the difficulty you must have in telling me this but, can you tell me how you were punished?" he asked, as gently as he was able.
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