She is eager to see me, yet we are back to formal titles?

Interesting.  I hadn't picked up on that in her chapter. Thank Merlin! Such success will go a long way towards ameliorating any remaining prejudice against me in the Potions arena. The journals will be forced to publish such results. 

Heh, a very believable motivation for him. 

I love the rollercoaster he's on throughout this.  Excellent job, as always. 

I love how some of the gestures he adopted to seduce her way-back-when are now second nature to him.  His impatience when she suddenly changes the subject to the more personal topic is perfect.

You are a master of UST, my dear.

*shakes fist*  You better get them into a bed, woman!!  I think they deserve a proper shag.I had a few chapters to catch up since I was away.  They were fantastic!! 

Ahhh, no! *jumps up and down* I hope you update soon. I'm really enjoying reading this story. Its well written and I love the feeling of it. Brilliant Work. One of the best pieces of fiction I've read in ages. :DInimeitiel xxx

woo hoo

things are getting spicy... 

Fantastic. I love the juxtaposition of her scientific explanations and his not so scientific thoughts.I have to admit that I find the chapters from his POV more alluring, which is unfair of me, because both are very well written. I wonder whether a male reader might prefer Hermione's POV.

*headdesk* When I first read the words 'Ginger Menace', for some reason, I thought Severus meant Crookshanks. My excuse is that I was still half asleep.

Needless to say, by the time I finished reading the chapter I  was wide awake.

I hope the next chapter will have Severus + a bed, with Hermione in close proximity.

This was scorching ... I think more so from his than her point of view. The blend of feelings and physical chemistry is as hot and well-crafted as it's tangible, and that makes it such a pleasure to read.

On the other hand, the science talk produced no small amount of glee. :D 

I did notice a minor typo in the upper third of the chapter. Severus says, “Good – I would hate to thank that our delay brought nothing of value,” when he really ought to be thinking at a time like that. ;o)

Reiterrating the scenes from both of their points of view has been one of the great assets of this story. Unfortunately, having the advantage of both their perspectives also brings the pain of surviving two same painful cliffhangers. In the beginning of the story, the two respective chapters used to come in pairs. Given the amount of frustration in me now, I must admit that this version of posting provides the reader with a stronger response. Hence, if the reader's response is more intensive, it must be better, right? Even if the response is double frustration. Right? Right.

Go, Sev, go!  Go, Sev, go!  *impish grin*

Wooo hoooo!!!!  *twirls happily around the room*  Ahem.  Yes.  Well.  Pardon me.

:)  Finally!  He is a very patient man - calculating, but patient.  I love how he is truly seeing her for herself.  He is definitely aware that he now truly cares for her.  Yay!

We're quite close to the end now, eh?  I'm guessing two chapters?  Should I be happy at what is undoubtedly coming ... or sad that it's almost over?  I think I shall have to be both.  

*fans self*

That growl... oh, my.  It was a long time coming, and worth every minute!

Okay. Now, that I dared to write reviews in this foreign language (for me), it seems like I can't stop doing it anymore^^I really love this story. I have to admit- I read the ladder incident (or accident?) twice. But also the rest of the story is great.LG

Another wonderful chapter.  Can't wait for more.

Mmmmmmmmmmmmthat's all I need to say about that

brilliant, as usual. can't wait for more!

There's his Twinkliness, meddling from beyond the grave. A lot of this story seems to be themed around the living trying to get away from the hold they feel the dead have upon them. Tonks and Lupin, Ron and Hermione with Harry, and Severus and Albus.

Just checking in to help you scale the review chart ladder.Suffice it to say that in my opinion, it is indeed taking an appropriate spot.

Severus in denial? is it for Albus' benefit? It's about time that he and Hermione speak about their feelings.

That was great! I wonder what Hermione will say to him... I love how you do His and Her chapters! (Thank you for using the pictures I did, that made my day!)

Still the same old Albus, even as a portrait.Hopefully it'll be more than research partners soon. I hope his patience (or lack thereof) pays off.More soon?

Oh you are cruel........ making us WAIT so long....... good story - sure wish I had so many friends when I was love smitten and needed someone to talk to..... hehe.

OH darn........ in the harshest sence...

Finally!

It's good to see Severus talking with Dumbledore's portrait.  And of course Dumbledore is just as meddling and omniscient as a portrait as he was in life.  :)  Good to see those magical portraits are accurate representations of their subjects.  LOL

I really, really enjoyed the snippets of Severus' thoughts.  Very funny, very enlightening, as always.

Ah, they're about to see each other again.  I can't wait to see that!