The manual was a too cute idea - I have never seen that written before and it is clever. I loved the whole possessiveness that Severus showed when he said mine and then he ravished her. Great sensual writing.

Well - I liked Albus did so much for the couple. The whole part where he saw her in the gown to the end was just steamy. Consumation of the marriage is next - goodie - I cannot wait to see what you write.

What a twist - okay Albus okayed the relationship but since the kissed they have to marry ??? Did not see that one coming - that was good and sneaky.

Good chapter - a great build of sexual tension just enough but keeps you wanting more. I freaked out when you wrote that Harry was looking in - I kept thinking oh crap - it is going to hit the fan.

Great chapter - extremely sexy with her first kiss being blindfolded - great sexual tension. The ending was good with her threatening to kiss his smugness away. He is a man and I have a feeling that things are going to heat up in the next chapter.

Great way to take it up a notch. The whole scene with Severus speaking in her ear and her physical reactions - wow is all I can say. That was some good writing.

Great chapter - the letters that he sent her were good - he took to time to build a friendship with her first. I loved the courting touch - it showed respect. It was an interesting original concept.

Interesting chapter - great way to set-up the story with the prophesy of the curse on Hermione being in the book and Severus overhearing all of it. I take it that they have to form some kind of adult relationship in the future. I cannot wait to see where you take them and how you get them to that point. Good idea.

that was very cute. great job on managing a forced yet unforced balance. i love the idea of a slow courtship over a year before they even meet each other. and i wouldn't worry about AU or OCC or anything like that. its a beautiful story, enough to keep me awake at 12:34 and counting... thanks for a wonderful story!~

Fun indeed. Thank you!

I liked the way you didn't draw out the war bit, suffice to say the curse was applied, defused and old Moldy is dead  yahoo!

I liked the Granger-Snape bit , so cute.

Love the way she calls him "Rus" at times :)

very sensual

anticipating the reveal...

Funny she hasn't figured out what Rus is short for with all the hints he gave her.

intriguing start

Loved it as I do with all your stories. You always have unique, innovative ideas and very well-written, smoking smut.  Thanks for the fun trip!

The Granger-Snape manual was BRILLIANT!

Well that went well. The curse is very clever and an interesting plot point.

Who knew merely whispering was so hot? Okay we all knew Snape's voice is pure sex but the thought of him reading that letter was... well, he wasn't the only one needing a chilling spell. Excellent as always.

Oh sneaky Snape, impatient for his reply I see. Hmm... will Rus be in a kilt in this story too?

Oh what a great set up! Can't wait to find out more about the cure and Severus' plan.

Ladyofthemasque, you never disappoint me. This is a brilliant and enchanting story. I truely envy your skills as a writer and author. I find your AU and OOC version of Severus and Hermione far more enjoyable than the cannon's version.  Breastlady

As I've read basically all of your other fics, I'm shocked that I missed this one.  It was fantastic.  Sweet and sexy and...le sigh!