True. This probably started as a very Slytherin agreement at least on Severus' part. Not sure if Harry has been biding his time from the beginning or not in this one...

Things are about to change for them here, either way. Severus' defenses have begun to crumble already and Harry seems willing to wait him out patiently, for once.

I'm thrilled that you enjoyed this drabble so much, soleo. Thanks, as always, for your gorgeous comment. :)