Poor Snape. I guess Hermione doesn't want him to think she's "easy," so they are taking it slow. But I don't know too many men who could have kept their clothes on and their bits in their pants when presented with a beautiful witch in nothing but her skivvies. He either has a lot of will-power and some very high morals, or he's a virgin and not sure what to do (or both). Is she a virgin too? Could this be the first time for both of them coming up?I hope he changes his mind about accompaning her to the Ministry function. But we all know how stubborn he can be.I can hardly wait to see what he gets her for Christmas.

I am really enjoying your story

They made a date for kissing! LOL Bet she's got more than that planned. :)

He's so awkward when it comes to relationships.  Just as well she's no shrinking violet! :)

I do like Draco in this. :)

He's so deliciously cantankerous! :)

Oh boy! Now things really begin to heat up.I loved that Neville would not back down and take Snape's insults. I love that he had something to show his former nemesis - something very impressive.And I laughed out loud at the written exchange between Snape and Hermione about house names. That was hysterical!This story is so much fun.BTW, I re-read Second Life over the last few days. I enjoyed it just as much this time as the first time. Such a beautiful love story. So intense, just like our favorite couple.

This whole story is so very ... Snape! You've got him down to a 'T' and write him exceptionally well.  It is also nice to read such a well-written/paced story; I'm very much looking forward to more.  (I do enjoy your work and been a 'fan' for ages so I know you won't disappoint!) :-)

L - You have described Severus' insecurities with his personal Brave New World so...completely. I am really enjoying how you've decided to keep it from his POV, much like Rowling wrote HP exclusively from Harry's POV. Doing so doesn't allow the narrative to become cluttered or messy.

I'm so delighted to be in the middle of your work - still a lot to anticipate.

Cheers, darling,
Christina

I love it.  I love Snape over analyzing and Hermione verbalizing so much at the end of the chapter.  It helps reduce Snape's anxiety about everything.  EVERYTHING.  Poor man.

Aww.  He was so insecure and fumbling.  Sweet. :)

Kissing for fifty minutes? Ah, I remember those days.

What a lovely story this is blossoming into.  I sat down and read it all at once and was very sorry that there isn't any more yet.  You've crafted their relationship and Snape's character in a hilarious and very real way; there is a lot about him that would be very awkward and stunted (strange bouts of independence and codependence because of his rearing), and you've captured it SO well.  Kudos to you.  Can't wait for more!

I certainly hope Hermione doesn't get rid of the Houses, Slytherin and all of that. That's what makes Hogwarts Hogwarts. If that makes sense. Overall, this is a great story and I am anxiously awaiting the next chapter.

This is such a lovely, thoughtful story.  I can't wait to see what happens next (as well as I can't wait for the naughty parts).  However, my desire for the latter does not feel so urgent - the ideas are so interesting and your presentation of the characters are so interesting as well.  I am really enjoying this story!

OOOOh, delightful chapter. I had always thought like Snape, that people could be assigned a house at random. But my idea was that each student would be re-assigned each year, so they could be on Slytherin their first year and Gryffindor the next (or whatever their house names turned out to be). That way the kids would all get to know each other and have friends in other houses as the years went by. And if you were stuck with a bunch of people you didn't like, you would have a chance to make new friends the following year.Sorry, I'm rambling again.And that last scene is a promise of things to come, yes? I bet she didn't kiss Draco goodnight!

Oh, I just love their every interaction.  I was glad that he agreed to go to Hogwarts with her, and instead of arguing over what was the appropriate way to change the school, they were able to discuss their opinions like the adults that they are.  He made some very good points that she hadn't and wouldn't have thought of.  Severus hates to use the tiller, and Hermione is willing.  What is he waiting for?  He better snatch her up while he can.I loved the end the most, I think.  The kiss was unexpected, but most welcome.  It isn't like much happened, but I hope there is no regret in the morning.  I think what I like the most about this is that they have that feeling of the young, inexperienced, and nervous newly dating couple, but it is backed with a sense of maturity which keeps it from feeling too awkward and fumbling.  As always, looking forward to more!

It's fun to see those little moments when they forget to be uncomfortable with each other. :)

Lovely story.

thankyou this was an amazing fanfiction and so different from whatever I have read before !!!

I never thought of snape and 'communal living' in the same sentence ever !!! LOL yet u make it so realistic

I loved the verbal spars harry and draco have especially at christmas dinner and love how snape has his own equation with every member in the house- And I love how nevilles confidence finally emerges so much so that he applies to be a grower for hogwarts!!! and that was only possible because snape inspired him

overall a fantastic read

u have painted such a real snape- the effect of the silencing spell was explained with such great detail - and how  u made it out that dumbledore and snape had designed snape's teaching robes so that it would illicit fear in students and add to his foreboding image- its simply genius- I feel hermione is emulating snape's style- what with the design of her robes and the way she is conducting herself.... hmmmm

If I hadn't had sex for over 30/40 years, I'm pretty sure I'd be mean and snarky too.

I can't believe I've never read this before.  It's fantastic - I love the subtle humour and the snarkiness of your Snape.. I do kind of wish that Harry would draw on his Gryffindor courage though - although I'm probably speaking too soon and some ultimate revelation about Harry will come out.

YAAAAAAY

I think it was 'The Princess of Gryffindor'  (I may well be wrong) that suggested in it that they re-sort the pupils every year at Hogwarts as they grow and change, that seemed a very good idea to me, although time consuming etcetera, it was an idea that took hold of me.

Great chapter.