Hi,

, and thanks so much for your thoughtful review. I thought long and hard over this scene. I needed just the right blend of nervousness, snark, and sexual tension, so that Snape wouldn't come off too nice, or Hermione too annoying. And I think that if both had lived, Snape and Harry would have eventually buried the hatchet, so to speak, and become at least civil to each other, if not real friends.More soon! the next one is in the queue.

Hi,

, and thanks so much for your thoughtful review. I thought long and hard over this scene. I needed just the right blend of nervousness, snark, and sexual tension, so that Snape wouldn't come off too nice, or Hermione too annoying. And I think that if both had lived, Snape and Harry would have eventually buried the hatchet, so to speak, and become at least civil to each other, if not real friends.More soon! the next one is in the queue.

Now, now, no need to resort to violence... He will get his before it is all overwith. He's really not a bad guy, just misguided right now.Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment. Please forgive me if I don't follow your suggestion.

Now, now, no need to resort to violence... He will get his before it is all overwith. He's really not a bad guy, just misguided right now.Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment. Please forgive me if I don't follow your suggestion.

Red hair, red face, yep. Red with rage, that's Ron.Later he may well end up red from embarrassment! Time will tell. :)Thanks for the comments,

.xo

Red hair, red face, yep. Red with rage, that's Ron.Later he may well end up red from embarrassment! Time will tell. :)Thanks for the comments,

.xo

Yes, Snape and Hermione seemed to really enjoy each other's company. But don't worry, they have not seen the last of each other.Even slow simmers will come to a boil eventually.Thanks for your comments.

I think that little devil say's it all. Look forward to more soon. x

Yes, Snape and Hermione seemed to really enjoy each other's company. But don't worry, they have not seen the last of each other.Even slow simmers will come to a boil eventually.Thanks for your comments.

I think that little devil say's it all. Look forward to more soon. x

Thanks for your comments,

. I'm so pleased that you are enjoying my story.

Thanks for your comments,

. I'm so pleased that you are enjoying my story.

The next chapter is in the queue, so it won't be long.Hermione will most definitely not let Ron walk all over her, don't worry. But things get much darker before they get light.Thanks so much for your review. I really need them to help motivate me.

The next chapter is in the queue, so it won't be long.Hermione will most definitely not let Ron walk all over her, don't worry. But things get much darker before they get light.Thanks so much for your review. I really need them to help motivate me.

If Ron ever laid a hand on her in anger, Snape would kill him and Harry would bury the body...But don't worry. I'm not into writing domestic violence. Thank Merlin, I have not had any experience with such things in my life, so I wouldn't know how to really inject the proper emotions into the scene.Thanks so much for taking the time to review. It means a lot.

If Ron ever laid a hand on her in anger, Snape would kill him and Harry would bury the body...But don't worry. I'm not into writing domestic violence. Thank Merlin, I have not had any experience with such things in my life, so I wouldn't know how to really inject the proper emotions into the scene.Thanks so much for taking the time to review. It means a lot.

The next chapter is in the queue. So hopefully it won't take too long.You were not alone in your concerns for Arthur in that last chapter, but I felt it was necessary to prod Ron in that direction.Thanks so much for taking the time to review. The reviews keep me going. :)

The next chapter is in the queue. So hopefully it won't take too long.You were not alone in your concerns for Arthur in that last chapter, but I felt it was necessary to prod Ron in that direction.Thanks so much for taking the time to review. The reviews keep me going. :)

Ron is a bothersome detail, indeed! Yes, she won't have to deal with him for too much longer. But he was necessary for the story. She would not have had to turn to Snape for help with Hugo if she wasn't unhappily married to Ron.You'll find out that I love to write UST scenes. Thanks so much for taking the time to review.

Ron is a bothersome detail, indeed! Yes, she won't have to deal with him for too much longer. But he was necessary for the story. She would not have had to turn to Snape for help with Hugo if she wasn't unhappily married to Ron.You'll find out that I love to write UST scenes. Thanks so much for taking the time to review.

I have always felt that Ron is a "tosser" and Snape is a "keeper." But I assume that most of us here at TPP share that same view. :)Ron is really beginning to get on her nerves, but he will get worse before they resolve everything. You'll really want to kill him before much longer...Thanks so much for the review.

I have always felt that Ron is a "tosser" and Snape is a "keeper." But I assume that most of us here at TPP share that same view. :)Ron is really beginning to get on her nerves, but he will get worse before they resolve everything. You'll really want to kill him before much longer...Thanks so much for the review.

You're welcome,

. Thanks for the note. I'm glad that it holds your interest so far.

You're welcome,

. Thanks for the note. I'm glad that it holds your interest so far.

A horrible death would be too traumatic on the kids. They have been through enough already. Be patient. She will have him out of her hair soon enough.Thanks so much for taking the time to read and review.

A horrible death would be too traumatic on the kids. They have been through enough already. Be patient. She will have him out of her hair soon enough.Thanks so much for taking the time to read and review.

It will happen soon enough!Thanks for the enthusiastic review. It helps to spur me on.

It will happen soon enough!Thanks for the enthusiastic review. It helps to spur me on.

Hermione and Severus will be careful. Ron is another matter.I'm so pleased that you find my story interesting,

. Thanks so much for taking the time from your very busy schedule to write a review.

Hermione and Severus will be careful. Ron is another matter.I'm so pleased that you find my story interesting,

. Thanks so much for taking the time from your very busy schedule to write a review.

I have always feot that if their circumstances were different, Snape and Harry would have at least been civil to each other.The next chapter is in the queue. Thanks so much for reading and reviewing!

I have always feot that if their circumstances were different, Snape and Harry would have at least been civil to each other.The next chapter is in the queue. Thanks so much for reading and reviewing!

I am so glad you are enjoying my story. I have been working on it, but it is still not finished. I am going to start posting again soon though, in the hope that a few more reviews will spur me on to get the job done in a more timely fashion. I have five of the remaining ten chapters finished. After my betas give me some feedback, I'll post the the next chapter.Thanks again for your enthusiastic review. I hope the remainder of the story lives up to your expectations.

I am so glad you are enjoying my story. I have been working on it, but it is still not finished. I am going to start posting again soon though, in the hope that a few more reviews will spur me on to get the job done in a more timely fashion. I have five of the remaining ten chapters finished. After my betas give me some feedback, I'll post the the next chapter.Thanks again for your enthusiastic review. I hope the remainder of the story lives up to your expectations.

Yes, not much time for lemons. In fact, it will get even worse (if you can imagine) before it gets better, but I will include a few juicy dreams to keep us all going.

Hi, Jen. Thanks so much for the marvelous review, and the shameless plug for my other epic tale.I felt that Hugo would one day ask his question about the Dark Mark, and this seemed as good a time as any. Children often don't  shy away from such questions as adults do. His bold, honest, innocent curiosity deserved an honest answer. Wisdom has shown Snape a better way, but his wisdom came at a very high price. We all hope our children can learn from our mistakes, but usually they feel the need to ignor us and find out for themselves. I guess that's why we get smarter in their eyes as they get older (LOL!)Thanks again for the wonderful review and for all of your hard work as my beta. Your advice is always well received and needed.

You will get your wish concerning Ron and Hermione, although it has to get much worse before she will leave him. And as for Hugo, fear not! Snape to the rescue! :)Isn't Winky wonderful? I always thought she only needed a fair and kind master to bring out the best in her.Thanks so much for taking the time to read, and especially for leaving a review. The reviews are my motivation.

You will get your wish concerning Ron and Hermione, although it has to get much worse before she will leave him. And as for Hugo, fear not! Snape to the rescue! :)Isn't Winky wonderful? I always thought she only needed a fair and kind master to bring out the best in her.Thanks so much for taking the time to read, and especially for leaving a review. The reviews are my motivation.

Molly always seemed very strong willed and a bit of a control freak to me. But she has a good heart.The descriptions will come later, don't worry.Thanks so much for your feedback. I relish reviews.

Molly always seemed very strong willed and a bit of a control freak to me. But she has a good heart.The descriptions will come later, don't worry.Thanks so much for your feedback. I relish reviews.

When children bear witness to their parent's problems, it manifests in many different ways, depending on the child. Rose acts out her aggression, Hugo internalizes it and shows physical symptoms. It is sad, and it happens too often in real life.Things get worse before they get better, but don't worry, they will eventually get better for Hugo.Thanks so much for reading and reviewing.

When children bear witness to their parent's problems, it manifests in many different ways, depending on the child. Rose acts out her aggression, Hugo internalizes it and shows physical symptoms. It is sad, and it happens too often in real life.Things get worse before they get better, but don't worry, they will eventually get better for Hugo.Thanks so much for reading and reviewing.

I never could understand Hermione's attraction to Ron. But for the sake of her children, she doesn't leave Ron just yet. Worse things must happen first...Thanks for reading and reviewing.

I never could understand Hermione's attraction to Ron. But for the sake of her children, she doesn't leave Ron just yet. Worse things must happen first...Thanks for reading and reviewing.

I'm glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for reviewing.