That the wizarding world would cling to old-fashioned and hypocritical mores doesn't surprise me and seems much more realistic than welcoming gay men or independent women. It makes me sad that Harry and Hermione, of all people, wouldn't want to change this and would willingly go along as they at least know there is something else out there. I feel bad for Severus most in this tale as at least he wasn't married and has had to carry the knowledge of his lost relationship with him daily, while Harry isn't so burdened and instead, because he doesn't even remember, can act as if he has moral authority with Ron and Hermione even though it's not deserved. Very sad tale indeed with no winners save perhaps the children. Well done.