That was an awesome and smexy ending.  Thank you for sharing.

Tasty! :D

They made it, and in time for Xmas!  :)

Best she save those potions for later... ;)

I hope she doesn't get rid if that leather outfit too soon! :)

I'll be sorry not to see any more updates on this, but you did manage to bring it to a very satisfactory conclusion for all concerned. I'll just need to keep my fingers crossed you start something else before too long.

Oh yes, I do love this story:-))

Happyness at last, great ending to a great story well done

The first time I read this, I was out of words and wanted to think of what it was I wanted to say about the chapter. Sorry it took so long. I still really don't have them figured out, beyond that I smiled through the entire thing all over again. I loved that Severus turned down the elixir and why. I loved the first kiss under the mistletoe. "Not biblically," made me both grin and want to remember to try and use that if the opportunity ever arises. I loved Severus' shock and the earnestness of their alcove revelations/declarations. I love Lazarus and wish I had a relative as cool as he is. I argue with myself about which kiss under the mistletoe I love more-- I think Severus' cheeky decorum fucking might tip it, because I love that he just went ahead and addressed the crowd and then the two of them left in such a mischevious, lighthearted, and eager manner that left no doubt as to where they were off to and why. And then their moments of vulnerability tied up in anticipation, both before and after... They go so well with a love scene that is totally worth the build-up. Whether you're writing philos, eros, hint of citrus, or full-out lemons, you have a gift for layering physical description with emotion to create these amazing moments that ring true and real, and then string them together seamlessly to create stories that leave me content and happy. (P.S. I've recently read that overenthusiasm in a review can put the authenticity of it at risk, but just because I have trouble prioritizing and being concise doesn't make what I said any less true--especially the last part--so I'm hoping that's not the case. I enjoy your work and mean every bit of what I say.) (P.P.S. I am happy that there's still an epilogue on its way and am looking forward to it )

Together at last, I feel a happy ever after coming on.

Yay! I was of the same sentiment Lazarus was. So wonderful to see them finally get together - and rewarding. Very well done.

Yay!  I'm so glad there wasn't any drama.  When they knew, they just knew.  They are exactly what the other was looking for.  We've known that for awhile, of course.  :) I can't see anything but a happy future for them.

True love found at last, about time.  Great chapter

At last! And, thankfully, they both seem to think that the wait was worth it. As a reader, I would definitely have to agree with them. I was a little worried when Severus started offering her a separate room, but they worked that out. I hope this isn't quite the end?

I honestly thought they would've ended up together at the first gala, but now I understand they have a bit of maturing to do in a sense. They're really growing in their friendship, and it's obvious they were only seeing other people because of their attraction to each other. I just feel a bit bad about what I consider all the wasted time. But I'm looking forward to seeing them finally come together as a couple.

It's good that they love each other as friends, now they just need to see how in love they are.

It is so obvious to us readers that they ought to be together because we are privy to both of their thoughts and motivations.  Unfortunately, they don't have that advantage.  It is so painful to hear them both discuss what they want, and we can see that it is right in front of them.  I think they will get there, but I wonder how hard they will have to be hit upside the head with it before they realize.I love what good friends they are; they are both very lucky to have such a person to tell their deepest darkest secrets to (mostly) and know that there are no repurcussions.  But this just goes to show what a great couple they will eventually make.  I have to admit I was cringing when he asked for details about her time with Liam.  Not that I minded, but for Severus' sake, you know.I hope you update soon.  I shall be worried about them until then.  :)

Very nicely done. They do have a wonderful friendship and perhaps with the 'break' they can have time to realize how much more it can be. I wonder how long until they use their Christmas gifts to each other?

How blind can two people be,  they are made for each other.  If one of them got serios with some one the other would be devistated  I love their banter and how they are their for each other..

Wide grin and warm fuzzies over here. Perfect. Love how things progressed, love their interplay and reactions, especially where the boundary-pushing works its way in. Such a great chapter, love it!

I clapped in excitement to see you back and commenced reading :) The earlier chapters were a little awkward, which suited that process of befriending a former authority figure... I loved when Hermione's bossy moments broke through to reestablish that camaraderie parallel to her interactions with the boys, and then Severus' playful quips as he grows more comfortable with her. Their adult friendship rings true to a few of my own experiences... which makes me both smile and wince as well as sympathize in general--that sort of flirty-friend-zone is quite the mixed bag, isn't it? So, of course, I was calling them all sorts of idiot the first time they pulled out the elixir, and continued as they danced with and took home other partners. I was relieved that the bitter kinks were worked out to allow for better ones... but the firmer those boundaries settle the harder it is to see the other side's interest in changing them, then finding the faith to risk what's there once you do... and yet, the malcontents pop up as they will. And it the intirim, delicious tension and comfortable confidences. Le sigh. Even if it doesn't always, at least it can work out. Keeps one guessing. Looking forward to the next chapter: I'm interested to see how it all plays out for these two! 

Loved the characters and their development over the story. Thoroughly enjoy this so thank you so much for sharing 

Naughty, naughty but such a good ending. So glad to see them finally having happiness with each other.

ROFL. Instead of shagging each other ( which we all know is what they REALLY want to do), they're going to go off and shag anyone else who's willing. :)

Uh oh.  They may find they have a little too much fun! :)