Okay, unless you have left out a huge detail (like Severus is gay), that marriage is in serious trouble. Someone once told me that it is unreasonable to expect  to stay in love with the same person your entire adult life, but that you make sure that your spouse is always in front of you so that when you do fall in love again, it is with the person you married. It looks like Severus was in front of Hermione. Do they realize it yet?

Trust you?  You married off poor Hermione to that idiot Ron.  Hmph!  I hope you're planning on making that up to us!  ;)  Thanks for your work!

I'm a big HGSS fan but now I can't see Uncle Sev breaking up the family.

OMG – heartache ahead...

Ok, true...(hangs head in shame). Your chapter covered a lot of territory, I'm glad Hermione's life is working out for her. Severus certainly "seems" happy as well. I've always believed friendship is the basis of every happy relationship and you have to be able to talk with your partner. Lovely chapter, can't wait for the next installment.

I just can't see Hermione ever marrying Ron.

Keep reading? Well give us more to read! :)

She definitely deserves to be hexed for even mentioning Umbridge.  Have you gone insane?  And what if I don't drink?  (Which I don't.)  How am I supposed to calm myself after such an affront to my senses?  Is there another chapter for me to ease myself with?  No!  I'll be waiting, oh, I'll be waiting.

You made me cry, and not for the good reasons.I'll not start looking for you yet, you've got amnesty from the governor until the next update.That really did come out of the blue, good job.

I'm going to remain optimistic about an eventual NON-platonic relationship. Once Hermione works through her relationship with Ron and has a chance to 'grow up' a little; and once Severus gets used to not having to remain aloof and on guard all the time -- well, who knows what could happen?Looking forward to more.

YOU HAVE GOT TO BE KIDDING! PLATONIC! IT FLET PLATONIC? I will admit I liked Hermione's solution for her parents. A lot sad and it's got to hurt, (not that she showed any) but it was for the best.No sparks at all, huh? If you hook her up with Ron, I'm taking back all my stars!

Well, i'd love to have a lie-in and read more! please give us more chapters sooooon!

So, she's as powerful as Dumbledore, maybe more so? er, ok.I feel sorry for her about her parents. Wonder what she'll do?

This was a hard chapter for me. I'm not worried about the no spark between SS/HG, as this feels like it will eventually be an SS/HG. I just really hate that she would do this to her parents. They deserve to know the truth, and wow, never to have a sibling relationship with the baby they never thought they could have?? So much has been taken from them: their daughter, their trade, their family history. Just... ah, I dunno. I hope she changes her mind and tells them.

Oooo...what a twist. Now that's definitely a cliffhanger. And a good job handling Hermione's parent's life in Australia. Loving the story...

I rather like their relationship.  I would like it to turn romantic, but still.  

I bet you are being sneaky and there is a "happy romantic" ending for Hermione and Snape.    Even if there isn't, the banter back and forth between the friends is amazing and you write it very well.

Sacrilege! ;-)Well, I can still hope that there aren't any sparks with Ron either... *is forever optimistic*

okay, okay.  *breathes deeply*  i'll trust you.  but my patience is not unending...be warned!  loved their bandanage(sp?) and loved the update...for the most part.  thanks so much and remember...i'll be waiting.                               

What!  No sparks?  Surely you jest!!!   Well, they have plenty of time to realize how much they mean to each other.Will Hermione find that Ron had formed an attachment to another witch and no longer have "those kinds of feelings" for her?Will Severus find that he is, indeed, completely attracted to Hermione?  Were his remarks to Hermione about his feelings toward her not a true reflection of his need for her?  Was he only trying to make it easier for her to feel comfortable around him while she connects with younger wizards to find "that special relationship" that denotes a love capable of being sustained over a lifetime?I think Severus really feels very strongly for Hermione.  I think he loves her in every sense of the word!  I think he wants her for his own for forever!  But maybe that's just me, see... I KNOW that they will be happiest when they are together.  Great story!!!Beth

Hooray, not all stories must have Snape and Hermione in lurve.  He is correct that she is far too young and inexperienced.  She's turning nineteen!  she should have a handful, or more, of young admirers buzzing around her like bees.  I like the way this is going in that area.BUT I am fairly sure that her making her parents' decision for them will return to bite her in the butt someday. (if she leaves them like they are)   and I bet they will be furious if they later find out they've lost years of having Hermione in their lives.

HA!

Hooray!  Hermione has her magic back in spades!  And Severus got her a toy wand... love that idea.I was surprised to find that Mr and Mrs Granger (aka the Wilkins) are expecting a baby.  Will it, too, be a little witch or wizard?  LOTS of possibilities there!  In Chapter Ten, when they were talking in the kitchen after Severus had found out that Hermione had realized that he was wanking in his room, she had said, "But, seriously, I suppose it is like finding out your parents are still having sex. You know it happens, but you really don’t want to think about it."   Now she had confronted that scenario in the present time.  She is going to have a little brother or sister.Bruce, the wizard in the Brisbane pub, has just shown them to a room... they're sharing a room, if not exactly a bed.  But can that be far behind?Great chapter, Hidden!Beth

Dolores Umbridge? Bite your tongue Hermione Granger! LOL, great chapter. Well, I have to admit, I am disappointed there were no sparks but, he's right. She is young, even if she is the brightest witch of her age. So I can't wait to see what the next chapter brings. Thanks for the wonderful story.

That was wonderful.  I have a a big grin on my face.   She's too young, there is too much going on in her life, and she is dependent on him.  It all fits.  I think this chapter was perfect.