Should be an interesting party.

Hermione is an interesting mix, intellectually she is so mature, but emotionaly still a bit of a child. Severus is showing her as much of his feelings as he can, it would have been just as bad for her,as it would be for him had he danced with her. Hermione can't seem to understand that her academic record would be compromised, by a relationship with her professsor. The Romanian Minister is a great character, and a good role model for Hermione.   

OMG! Give me a moment... *fans face* Very erotic and intense! You have a superb way of drawing things out... squeezing every last bit of tension from the scene... I love it!

Poor Hermione!! Things could hardly get worse... or could they?

I'm speechless... this was so dark, so intense! I'm especially interested in the fact that Hermione is seeing all of the minute details of the things Severus goes through: his body language, his facial expressions... the words he spoke to the girl at the end of the chapter! Beautifully done... I feel so sad for him!

Wow! This has grabbed me and pulled me in! Slightly creepy when Penseive Severus appeared to look right back at Hermione... great job!

Wonderful story! Thanks for sharing it!