Very nicely done - you handled this perfectly!  I was concerned for a moment that she would rush in - and that Severus would reacty poorly.  Of course,  I haven't seen his POV yet, but hopefully he understands that he moved just a bit too soon (although, I do understand him getting caught up in the moment). 

Just lovely, my friend!  I can't wait to see what's next!

I love both Severus and Hermione in this story.  The tension you have built is riveting.

Even though part of me wishes that Hermione had thrown caution to the four winds and indulged in some lemony goodness with Severus, I think she made the right decision.  Surely Severus should have known that she's not the type of woman to jump from one man to another in the space of a single night -- and that in the long run, he'd have a hard time trusting her and probably wouldn't want her as much as he does if she were?  Good things come to -- and for or with (bad Gigi!) -- those who wait!

Well Snape did have rotten timing. I mean really... LOL. But yes, just give her time.

wow, this story is much further along on this site than it is on Sycophant Hex.

anyways, I'd just like to say that I love this story!  I can't get enough of it :)

so... is Hermione and Ron's relationship over now? And Severus is going after her! I highly anticipate your updates :) 

well done. 

Hey there, I loved this story, however, I am a little hesitant to give you this review! You do realise that chocolate, and reviews as you so name them, are both very bad for you? Dear, you need to cut back! We wouldn't your computer getting for too big for it's hard drive, so cut back a little!

Absolutely fantastic story!

I hope things go well for HG and SS.  I like the fact that he felt bad about HG being unhappy. That was really nice of Tonks, but I don't think it was just because she dated SS that she could read him. I always got the feeling their relationship was very casual, and they both hid any real emotions (even to NT never using her real face). My feeling is that Tonks is one of those compassionate people that can read others peoples feelings and emotions. They observe. It's just like Tonks knew that HG was unhappy. I think it's that she cares for and observes her friends feelings.  Actually she's the exact opposite of Ron who was with HG for a bit and doesn't know her at all.You know I wonder what Tonks would say if she found SS had "bee with" HG, in her house, while he was sstill dating NT. I wonder if she'd be angry, or maybe upset, or maybe not care at all. I think we know how Ron would react. LOL  Anyway a wpnderful job with this story!

What an absolutely wonderful story!!!  I'm so happy to have found it!

whoo hoo.  getting closer to confessing feelings.  Love this story!!! 

PLEASE hurry with the next chapter!!

Oh my! Clever, clever Snape. He's building a good foundation for the rest of their...lives together? Hmmm.

I am quite interested in their research too. That's a tribute to your writing, you know. Brava. 

Ooh the tension!!  They could single-handedly power up London at this point, I think!!  Great chapter!!!  GG  

Ah, another good one.

I like his patience and his plan.  *nods*  It's working.

Two birds, one stone, I see.  He might or might not have been able to complete his research on his own, but now he's getting help with that and taking up residence in a slowly-increasing slice of her life.  How very Slytherin.    And you've worked in some ideas on how Arithmancy might work, which is something I always love to see.  A nice treat for a Sunday morning!

just letting you know i'm still in for the climb. actually up till now you've managed to keep me quite off balance (in the most positive sense). this chapter was a bit less surprising but an enticing read nonetheless. 

Why do I get the feeling that Severus is going to get caught in his own trap? It looks like Hermione will be caught too, so I doubt he'll mind much if he does get caught too.

That's just how I envisioned Severus' plan: to lure her using intellect! Severus is a very patient man indeed. I also notice that Hermione hadn't spared much thought for Ron.I've noticed a little incoherency: in the first part, Hermione says she's been avoiding Severus for the last two months. If I recall correctly, she last met him on Aug. 31st, and the action there is set on Sept. 30th. That's only one month.

I like how you have Severus patiently "courting" Hermione. As a previous spy he would know that confidences are best won over time.

Just wanted to drop you a quick note to let you know how much I'm enjoying your story.  I've been following it since it first appeared here.  You do an excellent job keeping the pace and the characters quite realistic.  Keep the chapters coming!

Severus, you sly dog, nice change in tactics!!This was an excellent interlude.  I like how he's been biding his time, giving Hermione some space to allow her to feel safe.  Now seems like a good time to shake things up a bit.  :DThe next update cannot come soon enough.

Softly, softly, catchee monkey … but I do hope Severus is paying as much attention to Hermione’s research into the Wolfsbane’s reactions as he is to her reaction to him.

The dual perspectives are an interesting device.  I look forward to reading more.

Severus is being suprisingly patient isn't he?! I think he has it all planned out!

I look foward to seeing another visit to the story from Ron, but hopefully only for a dumping scene!

Keep it up, You're doing great. I love it! 

Mandy. 

Sorry, I'm bad about getting reviews out.  But don't take it as an indication of your work, I love this story and your writing style is most compelling.

Hmmmmm...ver-r-r-r-ry interesting.  Severus clearly knows very well that one of the biggest sex organs is in fact the brain -- and that goes double for people of an academic and/or scholarly persuasion.  (I should know because I'm that type of person -- and at least for me, I'd prefer to date a highly intelligent man of somewhat average appearance than a highly attractive man of somewhat average intelligence.  If a man has a good brain AND has a British accent to boot, the odds are that he's already two-thirds of the way towards making me attracted to him.)  Severus clearly understands that the best way to Hermione's heart is actually through her head -- and that's something which one simply cannot imagine Ron being able to comprehend, not even in a fanfic.