I really liked the way you described the time after they had sex. Their relationship afterwards proved that they were adults and that they can still interact well together no matter what their intimate relationship is like. I hope that Hermione feels more confident about her relationship with Severus before Ron finds out about it. I don't like to see her defending her relationship, when she can't even defend it to herself. Also, I definitely don't want Ron and Hermione to get back together. :)

That was really kind of sweet. It's all fluffy at the moment, the cure for Ginny seems to be working, there's action at the ministry and action in the bedroom. Hoorah! Merry Christmas and happy new year! Thanks!