That was fun.  I'm so glad they got away and could do something nice.

Lovely interlude, but what is Ginny thinking now? :)

Wow, Severus does have a romantic streak in him after all; go figure. I think Hermione gave him just the push he needed, and she got the answer she was looking for regrding their relationship. But now Ginny noticed Hermione's attention on Severus. Guess we'll see if that's for good or not.

Beautiful...............

"he knew this was where he belonged"  Very sweet.

It seems that none of Hermione's friends have noticed how she always stays after class, lucky for Hermione.

Ooooh, games are fun, I can't wait.

I hate that they can't really be together, I hope they find a way.

I am completely in love with this story, I have had a totally crap week and I'm so glad I found this story, what a wonderful way to spend a saturday night.

WOW that was perfect, but where has he run off to?

It looks like she has her work cut out for her, good luck Hermione.

Each chapter is better than the last.  Great job

It seems that Hermione will have to work for what she wants.

Nothing will ever be easy with this man, but the aggravation will certainly be worth it.

I love it so far, can't wait to read more.

Oh what a yummy way to start a weekend.  This is my favorite kind of story, lots of sneaky shagging and tormented dialogue.  Oh thanks to you!

I'm sure Severus' insecurities about being so much older than her and perhaps not as exciting or outgoing or emotionally mature as he thinks she would want a lover to be weighed on his mind when Hermione talked about the 'time' issue.  But I have a feeling she will reply to him "Oh, ye of little faith!" LOL!  I don't blame her in the least, mind you!

This chapter has an unfinished feel to it. Not your writing but the fact that they have come so far emotionally and yet still have a long way to go. Great update.

Thank you so much for the update, I love how your Hermione aknowlegde that Severus migth not be a perfect man, but that he is just what she wants and that he, and their relationship, is worth working for. A really good chapter!!!

Oh wow! So powerful, especially the scene were he falls to his knees before her, absolutely contrite and... wow. Words fail me.

Another great chapter.  I think they handled the aftermath of their previous encounter quite well. I'm glad that he recognized that an apology was in order, but was realistic in voicing that sometimes he needs that, and as such it may happen again in the future.  And she gave herself a bit of time to reflect on how she really felt about the situation instead of rushing in and being wildly angry, or a doormat for him.  Once they both know what they want, it will be easier to define how their relationship will go.  If they are both openminded and honest, I think things could work out quite well.  The end, where she asks him, “Which do you prefer? Lying here together peacefully or screwing each other senseless around the castle?”, and he answers that he is in favor of both, I think really cuts to the heart of the matter.  If they can find a balance between the two, there is hope for a future together. I have my fingers crossed for them.

“Which do you prefer? Lying here together peacefully or screwing each other senseless around the castle?”  Both have their merits, indeed! LOL :)

well, he apologized but her reaction disapointed me. To be happy almost that she was forced and hurt( as you stated her hips were bashing on the desk) seems strange to me. And then to hop back into humping him tells him its ok to disrespect her whenever he wants, Still a good story though.

oh dear is right..lol, well ok she did say yes, but i hope he is going to apologize for that, because she didnt deserve that and he was an arsehole, orgasm or not!

She was definitely in charge in that encounter. :)