OMG, dear, this was delightful and touching and sad and the original proposal was realistic for Snape and I love the snakes!!! and utterly cute, all at the same time. I literally cried in the middle when Harry thought he wasn't getting a romantic gesture and when poor Severus had his feelings stepped on. But I have to admit, telling the press before the proposal was a bit crass; afterward would have been much better. And yes, Harry, this is what you are getting yourself into. :)