Severus can be so stupid sometimes. Hopefully he realizes sooner rather than later that he shouldn't push Hermione away. Maybe all he needs is a little competition. ;) I look forward to the next chapter!

What is Severus thinking??!! He should know that his attempts to push Hermione away will only backfire. Moreso since Viktor is at Hogwarts.  Well, Severus wanted Hermione to find her emotional solace from another source, now he has a very real threat. I can't wait to find out what happens next. I wonder if Severus will change his behavior once again, or will he wait until Hermione is emotionally attached to Viktor?

ooh, more, more! I am loving this story so much. Cant wait for you to update

For someone trying desperately *not* to inflict himself on her, he's certainly unwilling for anyone else to...

Wonderful way to return to this story -- unbelievable UST and a sneaky Minerva wager with a twist!  Happy New Year.

Thank you SO much for the new chapter!  What a wonderful holiday surprise!!!Peace!  ~ j

thanks for the reassurance! I love this story. Your Severus is so deliciously conflicted and poor Hermione! I hope Viktor's appearance helps bring Severus to his senses. Thanks for the New Year's gift. Hope yours is a happy one!

A very interesting twist.  I wonder if Victor can 'help' Hermione, but somehow, I doubt it.  I suspect a certain *cough* namelss Potions master will have something to say, once he gets his head out of his ass.

Well! Victor Krum showing up thickened the plot quite nicely.  I look forward to reading about happens with this "little" twist.

Oh, you are back! What a wonderful start to the New Year!  I am almost tempted to go back and read all 13 chapters so that I can be reading it as the clock strikes midnight! I hope Severus wakes up and smells his Dark Roast.  Irish

   Yessssss!!!  We're back and running with the ball.  WOOHOO!!!!!!!!  LOVE the addition of Viktor on the heels of Sev's "reconsideration" of his actions.  Can't wait for more - as always.

Oh that was truly Slytherin of you leaving us like that!  I love it, and it's waaay beyond PWP now.  In fact, I'm reading it for the plot as opposed to the porn :p!

Thanks for the update, we all knew you'd return to this gem!

Thank you thank you thank you thank you!!

Most EXCELLENT AND FABULOUS story!!!  Keep up the good work....I am enthralled!!!Signed: 

Great job. Thanks for the post.Truly