I had to go back and check, since the time you listed was so specific.  Yep, exact same time.  Ouch. 

oh god, I'm so glad he didn't ask for Hermione, because that would have been so tacky and not just a little squicky. I really thought he would ask for her to be her, which is what you did. Too short but very nice.

You are evil!!!  I cannot wait for more.  and I cannot wait until poor, kind Hermione figures out how to break up with Ron.  Must have another ladder moment NOW.  Could they just have a nice drawn out interlude to convince her?  Soon?

 By the way, I love Severus as a normal person! 

I had a feeling you wouldn't, but I just couldn't stop imagining Severus asking Tonks to change into Hermione and getting slapped. As a faithful reader I definitely would not mind if you end up writing some PWP or parodies

Now that Severus' path is clear I can't wait to see him in action, and going after what he wants. He obviously has yet to hear Hermione's engagement.

Excellent chapter. Extremely. Great characterisation of both of them.

For a moment I was afraid Snape would ask Tonks to turn into Hermione, but I'm relieved that he didn't. It's a great chapter. I particularly liked the moment when he explains why Tonks picked him.

*sniffle*Wow, what a creepily honest and tender moment for the Greasy Git.  I'm glad he let down his defences long enough to dump her in a gentlemanly way. 

Wow, you followed the worst proposal ever with the best break-up ever, congratulations. :) That was very decent of him, no matter how bitter-sweet it might be. I'm looking forward to the next chapter already!

That was a nice, easy let down.  I'm glad he was man enough to break up in person and not via owl or, taking a page from Ron's book, in front of a crowd of people.  I hope Tonks begins to heal a bit now.  I bet it'll be a bit of a shock when he finds out Hermione is engaged or will he just see it as more of a challange?

Oh, you are evil!  I've finally been able to read the last few chapters and if I didn't already perceive how this would end (you did place it in Potions under Duress for a reason I keep telling myself) I would be very willing to hex you right now, preferably with a Bat Bogey.  But I digress.  It's of course wonderful and I cannot wait to read Severus' reaction to her engagement, especially considering he broke up with Tonks!  Yet, I would love nothing more than for Ronald to get slapped in the face for putting her in that situation.......

Poor Tonks!  And thank you Severus for being a gentleman!  Okay enough of that...Hermoine needs you NOW!!!  Get going...

I loved the chapter - that he had Tonks be herself.  I love it when Snape is noble as you wrote him here.  Great work!  Keep writing!

I need more. Its like a drug. What's he going to do now that Hermione is engaged (gag!)?

I, for one, am glad that you did not have him ask her to become Hermione.  I can respect *this* Severus ever so much more - and I confess that I have a weakness for an honourable Potions master.

How gentlemanlike of Severus to break up with Tonks before chasing Hermione. Hermione won't have that argument anymore when Severus will court her. It was very "sweet" of him too, to help his friend heal her grief. Will we see some Tonks/Kingsley interactions?

So far I enjoyed your story, right now I'm on percoset for a bad back and can't think straight.  When I feel better I will do a better review.  So sorry, it deserves better.

I thought about having her turn into Hermione, but I like his actual request much, much better!  Especially since it turned into such a good, heartfelt moment, and they parted on mutually-friendly terms.  What a lovely chapter!

Sad in a way.  Poor Tonks.  Give her to Ron...

....You really had me going there for a moment.  I was sure he'd ask her for a Hermione look-alike.  LOLBut what now?  He left her for what reason?  Just to let Shacklebolt have the way? Hmm... NOT!I'm sticking around for the chapter... soon? Cheers!

  Holy shit Hermione better be having a dream or you are in big trouble Lady Jane! it is not a dream proposal its a nightmare! Update immediately or I shall come after you.

At first I was annoyed that Tonks knew how to manipulate Severus into getting her way where as Ron couldnt manage with Hermione. But now I get it. Tonk is smarter than Ron. Or rather Ron has completely taken Hermione for granted. Sighs. I wanted Snape to pop over to the cliffs...

I'm glad he didn't haave Tonks turn into Hermione...It would have been a little weird and hurtful to Tonks if he did.  Great chapter.

Bloody effing brilliant move having him ask her to be herself.  I think it is just what the doctor ordered, release.  She's been hiding for so long, she's become a creature of habit and Severus is all to accustom to what that is like.  He knows how easily masks become interchangeable and can be permanent if you aren't careful.  Perpetual pretending leads to identity loss and a black hole where your soul should be.   Besides, Severus asking her to resemble Hermione would have been in poor taste, even for him.You amaze me yet again; just wish it had been a wee bit longer.  The next chapter cannot come soon enough.

Great chapter. SS and NT would never have made it, NT doesn't show her true face to him when they had sex, while SS didn't show his "true" self to her.  It's funny how when she does show hin her true face, nothing happens sexually. I think on some level SS knew this would happen. By Tonks showing herself to Snape, they actually seemed to end on a note of friends rather than lovers. i can only imagine what happens next!

I'm completely glad you *didn't* make him ask her to be Hermione. I think that would have squicked the relationship and whatever happened next in the story.. I think you made the right choice.