Well. Ahem. Right-o. *tugs at collar* yeah. uh-huh.

Would love to see her do something similar to him, to establish she has power in the relationship as well. :)

It looks like things are back to normal, well normal for them.  These two need to work out their power struggles, they both have control issues ;)Great chapter

That was rather intense.

Hm...I sense a control issue here....That may have been hot in a way, but it was so wrong that I have to ask, what were they thinking? Or were they even thinking at all? 

I guess things are on their way to being back to normal between Severus and Hermione, although it's hard to tell. I understand he was punishing her for the other day, but does this mean he accepts her apology? Will he ask her to return to being his assistant, or will his pride not allow that?

Ooh saucy. Sev really knows how to hold a grudge! Good work girly.

creepy

I think that the mere idea that Severus would use the spectre of a dead boy to come to see Hermione squicks her out, really.  I know it would me! I would think she's probably torn because it's not like he used the 'essence' for a noble reason, or a respectful reason; but just for his entertainment and pleasure.  Sure, it's nice to be wanted, but... !

wow.  I hope they get it worked out.  Hermione is actually being quite mature, I think.  Severus, though, is probably sorting through things most people deal with when they're 17 and then on top of it the complication of all the things in his past to worry him.  Poor Severus.  I think Hermione can deal with things, she has friends and that helps.  Snape has had so little support for so many years.

Severus, such the tormented soul. Never fully emotionally maturing beyond the time he took the dark mark.  He was never fully his own person. In retrospect, that makes him rather fragile.He is also so raw, and potent.  I love the way you've written him.  It seems as though part of him is experiencing 19 right along with Hermione. Pleasure: impulse reaction.As always my friend, thank you for sharing~

You can see who the mature one is in this relationship! :0

Well, somebody got up on the wrong side of the bed!  There is a lot of  extreme feelings and emotional upheaval in this chapter.  All of it is realistic and normal, especially given their unique situation.  In the grand scheme of things, taking the blood of that boy for potions use is not really that big of a deal.  It's not like he killed him to get it.  Still, I would be a little freaked out, just like Hermione was.  It was such a contrast to the softer side of himself he was beginning to reveal.It must be very difficult for Hermione to listen to her classmates carry on about her and Lawrence or the mystery boy she's been with.  A teenage girl needs to be able to discuss boy issue with her friends, and she has no outlet for such talk.  I'm sort of hoping that Ginny figures it out, but is cool with it so she at least has one confidant.She was right to stand her ground in his room, and just say what she needed to and be done.  But you do have to have some sympathy for Severus and his feelings.  I would suspect that he spends lots of time wondering when the other shoe is going to drop, and she will move on to better things.I have no doubt they can work through this, but am concerned about getting from here to there.  Can't wait to see what is next!

I really enjoyed this chapter. The human condition is certainly something difficult to capture within the individuality and interpretation of each character, and in a believable way. You tie the package together very well. Severus is such a hotheaded butt. So brilliant and poignant but emotionally stunted. He's not even at the level of a sixteen year old in some ways emotionally, more like a three year old. He reminds me a lot of Sirius without pitching a public fit, but still hurting those closest to him for wont of anything better to do and with very low, or non existant self esteem. It is such a typical thing to see "grown" men act out in this way, in that they were damaged as children and unable to cope with certain aspects of life in any other way than they know how which is to be possessive and controlling while being desirous to be magnanimous and whorshipped. Very classic abuser potential here. I am very glad Hermione recognizes the red flags and has stood her ground. It is all too easy for a seventeen year old to get wrapped up in the romance and danger of dating an older man and taking him as her lover. I think only their combined brilliance and quirks for needing alone time to think will enable them to continue their relationship. Passion is a wonderful thing but will combust in a blaze of glory if not maintained, much like some of the volatile potions Snape concocts. You've done very well with keeping these two on the edge without knocking them into obscurity. Can't wait for the next update!

I think Severus needs to be just a bit more understanding that Hermione may need a bit of time to come to grips with her feelings for him. They are both new to this type of relationship, and Hermioe is still so young. I think after Severus has some time to cool off, he'll understand things better, ad realize what Hermionew as trying to tell him. He doesn't understand that things are difficult for her, because she loves him, but can't be open about her feelings since he'ss till her teacher.

I think Severus needs to be just a bit more understanding that Hermione may need a bit of time to come to grips with her feelings for him. They are both new to this type of relationship, and Hermioe is still so young. I think after Severus has some time to cool off, he'll understand things better, ad realize what Hermionew as trying to tell him. He doesn't understand that things are difficult for her, because she loves him, but can't be open about her feelings since he'ss till her teacher.

I totally understand why Hermione needs some space, I hope Severus comes to understand why she needs this time alone. 

God, I love how you write Severus. It's so, SO very canon, for him to behave this way in a relationship(in my opinion). Like his body and mind matured, but his emotions have been held in stasis since he was a teen, never evolving. Bravo!

I love this story...Severus is perfect in this!

What an intriguing story. I am surprised at what they are able to conceal. Oh and has anyone thought of contraceptive charms or will their haste be part of the story?

Wow.  That is an outrageously beautiful chapter.  The connection between them is so strong, it feels so real, it almost makes me forget that it's fanfiction and that I prefer Lucius.  ROTFLMAOSeriously.  Seriously beautiful.

Boy, Ginny doesn't miss much, does she?  Maybe it would be best if Hermione came clean.  Time will tell I suppose.I like that he is so blase about the fact that he creates his own versions of already existing magic.  That is a seriously powerful wizard our girl has snagged.  Surely he will share his knowledge with her, if not the population at large, eventually.  What fun little secrets those two could have between them.Him coming to her room was such a pleasant surprise.  I am quite intrigued by the conversation that takes place at the end of the chapter.  What did happen during her visit with him in the mortuary?  If it were anyone else, I would be disappointed to hear them say they felt just "content".  But this is Severus Snape we are talking about, and if she has made him feel content, well, she must be a pretty powerful witch in her own right.  Very anxious to see what's next.  I am desperate for more explanation, more hotness, more romance, more whatever you want to give us.  Just... more please.

It has been interesting watching the characters develope and watching the story unfold and I can't wait to see where it is going.  Beautiful chapter update.

Ooh, so many unanswered questions! Why does he keep his magic so secret?  Why won't he share even with Hermione?  Why did he get a chance to come back, how?  Just love love love this story!  Every time I think it's going smoothly, it morphs into another mystery  - it's so cool!

Awwww, I love their little outing, they both seem so relaxed.  I hope they are able to find a way to be together like this everyday.  This is a wondeful story, very well written.