Thanks!  I'm really glad you liked it.  Ron doesn't seem to exactly be a highlight of her life these days, no.  (grins)

Thanks!  I'm glad you find him in character and enjoy watching his slow seduction of her on many levels!  A true Slytherin knows how to bide his/her time!

Thanks!  I'm glad you like the format of the main chapters - we'll be back to them soon!

Thanks!  I'm glad you're enjoying the story!  Next chapter soon.

Thanks!  I'm glad you like his calculating ways and find them in character.  As for HG - keep reading!  More soon.

Thanks!  Glad you like his wiliness.  Ah, but who said he wasn't interested in her mind?

Thanks!  This was a fun chapter to write - I think I'm going to have to do a fic or two in this format.

Glad you liked it since you have to read it twice!

In addition, I agree with what Elisabeth said.  It's going to really hurt, if/when Hermione finds out that this feigned interest in her mind and talents has all been a ruse, just so he can get into her knickers.

Thanks!  Nice observation on the ladder incident and this - thanks for pointing it out.

Ron's the person with whom she spends unmemorable weekends, as in chapter 7.

Who said he's not interested in her mind?  (grins)

subtle, hah it finally came to me. I hate it when you know something is spelled horribly wrong but the correct way just refuses to surface in your brain at that moment. I was going to say the updates are like chocolate to us reviewers, I left it out and saw someone else read my mind anyway.

Thanks!  UST - who would have guessed it?  (grins)

I can't spell, so don't worry!  I long ago realized that spelling does not indicate intelligence. 

Thanks!  Sorry that for this fic, this may be the only chpater structured this way, but I like it and may use it in the future.

More like 7 months since the kiss! 

Thanks!  I'm really glad you enjoyed it.  You're exactly right - this is part of what it takes to have a relationship instead of just lust!

Thanks!  I'm really glad you liked it.  The next chapter is already in the queue!

Thanks!  Yep - he is going to formulate a new plan of attack, but don't give up on HG - she's quite intelligent!

Thanks!  Nope - no Severus in the room.  I suppose Ron doesn't consider him a close friend - snicker - if he only knew!

Thanks!  I'm glad you liked the chapter and found it sexy.  You're right about SS - he's sexy but can there be anything else with hiim the way he is?

Thanks!  I'm glad you liked the chapter so much that it knocked you over!  More soon.

Thanks!  I'm really glad you're enjoying the story and the UST.  Thanks for the comment on my writing - I'm never quite certain it's sexy, so it's good to hear!

Thanks!  Don't worry - he's not giving up, but he does realize this approach isn't working.  I'm really glad you enjoyed the chapter and the snog!

Thanks!  I'm glad you enjoyed the chapter.  As for what happens to HG - she will be the one in control of her future.

Oh, I imagine she will.  Just at the moment, well, it seems sort of like the inverse of The Day of the Troll.  She appears to be somewhat lacking in people to turn to, but not because she's a "nightmare," just that it appears her options are the Weasleys, Tonks, or her now-fellow professors, none of whom appear likely candidates for her confidence in this.  On the flip side, it's not that nobody wants her, it's that there are two who do.  The fleeing to deal with the overwhelming-ness of it all, though, is pretty similar.  Just random thoughts.  Thinking about Hermione's feelings in this is just way more interesting than thinking about the psych test I ought to be taking right now.  I probably should've saved reading this chapter for "dessert."    My new academic motto should be "what would Hermione do?"

She is somewhat isolated having lost HP and having RW turn into the boyfriend.  Nonetheless, she does have more of a life than this story is showing.  Because I've so tightly focused the scenes, there's lots of time for things off-stage.

Thanks!  I'm really glad you liked it and that the alternating POVs are working for you!

I'm afraid I don't know that song, but I agree that the line you quote does seem like lyrics!  I get the feeling he almost chants it in his head.

More soon. 

Thanks!  I'm glad you enjoyed it!  (grins)

Thanks!  The decision seems clear to most of us (grins).  I'm really glad you enjoyed it!

Thanks!  I'm so glad to hear that you're enjoying the story and find it sexy.  More soon!

Thanks!  Part of the whole trouble communicating thing - I'm glad it came through for you, though.  Poor SS, but as you say he is determined, and a determined Severus is a powerful thing.

Thanks!  This one was posted last week, but electronic stuff happens.  Yep, her conscience reared its head!

wow, look at all the typos I made . . .