My My My My My - thank you for having him take the rebuff like an adult.  It was wrong of him to try to begin something the very night she broke her engagement, but he realized it almost at once when she objected and backed down like a man.  *nods in approval of Severus*Lovely story, my dear.

Enjoying this very much! More soon, hopefully with Hermione back up on a ladder...or in a bed, or anywhere Snape can tackle her!~HR

“My dear, Minerva. That is simply because you do not eavesdrop when I speak of you.”The perfect mixture of being charming and ironic. That's the kind of Snape I like.

Bad Severus, you shouldn't have done that!  Not that soon.  He's been so smooth, so cool!  Oh well, when you want it, you want it NOW.  Mom and Dad will work with her and get her all calm and after a couple of days (or the next chapter) they can then talk and figure out where their feelings are (at least Hermoine's; we know where Severus' are).  Dear God, this story is so good it's like it's real...*slaps face gently*. 

Hooray for another great chapter!((((virtual chocolate))))

Oh, I love this fic so much. It's such a wonderful read, with these alternating her-his-sides.

Poor Severus, he got carried away. But I'm more than glad that Hermione did stop the encounter - it's truly too soon, after she said her good bye to Ron.

Or do you want both? ::hands you chocolate::Good chapter, I was worried when Sev started putting the moves on her but I don't think she took real offense. ;) Her mum and dad will make her feel better and then she'll be all ready for some hawt shagging with Severus Snape, right? Right?! XD

I love how you made Severus understanding, but no less upset.  I also love how you wanted Hermione to wait so that Severus would never be a mistake.  At least she has learned something from her relationship with Ron.  I look forward to another chapter.

Still going great, but my Severus is a bit pushy isn't he?  He should Push harder soon....lol

'...Severus – I hope you understand. I don’t ever want you to be a mistake.'

I almost wish she had said these two lines out loud to Severus, so he would know where her mind/heart was. But, on the other hand, if she had said them out loud and he isn't playing fair, he might use them to his advantage. [Not that Severus would ever not play fair!]

Oh bless! He's Struggling too!

Good move on Hermione's part by waiting until she is ready. I hope she doesn't sting Severus along for too long. I don't think he knows how to handle it!

Another fantastic chapter! I can't wait to read it from Sevs point of view.

Mandy. 

Somehow I knew something like this would happen. But Hermione does need time, it wouldn't be like her to jump straight into another relationship. But I hope that she doesn't need long... and that Severus exercises patience as he says he will.

I do agree with Hermione, it wouldn't have felt right to just finish the night in Severus's arms just after her break up with Ron. Rushing to her parents was the right thing to do. But she must give an answer to Severus soon, the man has waited for her for a year. I don't know if that many men would do the same!

Perfect! I love how you have Severus jumping the gun, I am so eager to read his take on this scene.

Awwwwww.  I agree, though, that was WAY too fast.  It would have seemed like a total rebound bang, and even though Snape's probably never been the rebound boyfriend, it wasn't right.  Good job!

Perfection.  She didn't rush into anything, and he is making an effort to be patient. 

Oh I hope she decides to give him try, great chapter, can't wait for his take.

Ilove it.  It's in my favorites.  Me=huge severus/hermione fan.  Can't wait for moremarti

So sad. But Hermione is right, and I'm glad to see that your characterisation is so consistent. Yay for you. I'm also glad, though, that Severus got a *teeny* taste. The trembling was quite moving and unexpected; I suspect he genuinely loves her.

Also intriguing is how Hermione is so multifaceted here. We see the mature researcher/professor, we see the confused but strong girlfriend breaking up with the wrong guy; we see the off-kilter, excited woman when she's with Severus, and the girl who needs her parents. Yay.

I do hope you will update soon! Thank you for cheering up a rather bleh day.

Hmm.  Well an understanding Snape.  That's interesting.  I hope his feelings aren't too badly hurt and that he'll keep his word to wait.  I can totally understand where Hermione is coming from though.

Wow! Very strong chapter, intimate and intense with untold emotions.  I even stopped reading, fearing a horrible scene by Snape, full of snarkiness and cruel words.  But it didn't happen, which i found refreshing come to think about it. He responded with a more measured, adult reaction.  Not everyone flies off the handle when confronted with a certain measure of frustration.   Good, good... as always, Ubiquirk. :)Eager to see what Severus thinks about it.  Soon?  Cheers!

I love how awkward she feels about having to blow her nose, "trying to remove the most liquid possible with the smallest sound." I don’t ever want you to be a mistake. 

That is such a compelling line.  Nicely done, as always!

wow.  Touching chapter for both of them!

Oh poor SS. I hope he hangs in there.  Great chapter.

Ughh, the tension is killing me! Brilliant chapter. Snape needs to realize the timing was wrong...he wants to show her he has feelings for her beyond that moment they shared (and we desperately want to see how those feelings transpire...ahem) but she needs some space! Not just for emotional reasons, but for the fact that she will look bad and as though she was cheating the entire time on Ron.