Interesting.  I can definately see Ron understanding Hermione's feelings before her, but I am not sure I can see him giving her up.  Perhaps wisdom finally comes to the boy with the emotional range of a teaspoon.  It makes more sense for Snape and Hermione to have grown into their love rather than falling into it when they were younger.  The adult memories have overshadowed the school years.

Ok, I cried this is a good turn and Ron's actions are very admirable, but I still like my solution too. Great chapter.

awww, its so bittersweet, isn't it? ~sighs~

*Swallows hard* I guess this puts Ron on the list of candidates for sainthood, doesn't it? People with that level of maturity don't exist in real life, I guess...

Good old Ron!

I like a lot about this, first of all Ron.  Thank you for not making Ron a jerk.  Ron should have the chance to grow as much as any other fictional chracter.  second, I like it when Hermione is not a young girl when she and Severus fall in love. (if they fall in love at all)I think it's not realistic to have them in love when she is a teenager and he nearly forty.  oh my.  I suppose it might happen, but it's so much better for her to have some experience in living outside of school.So I wholeheartedly approve of this chapter.  Thank you!

i like the idea of hermione as an evil megalomaniac.  Of course, if the other option is a manipulative old goat, that might be funny.  Good chapter. :)



Author's Response: Nice pompoms, rd! :)

awesome! glad that they are together now :) and i really liked how Ron has changed from the immature git that he was in the earlier chapters (when Harry was trying to exonerate Snape).

And then after they enter the bedroom door?I'll bet they take a nice nap!

Well, I'm glad to know he's not gay.  Ron surprised the heck out of me, but that is good.  They have kids together so they have to get along (no matter how hard that might be).  I like that you let Hermione grow up and return to the magical world before the relationship with Snape started.  If she had married Snape rather than Ron, she might have been in the same spot only it would have been Ron that made her eyes sparkle giving.  I can't really see Snape playing matchmaker for a spouse, so I'm glad it worked out the way it did.

You were right, Ron did make me happy.  The whole thing was a bit surreal.  I usually hate Ron, but his maturity was quite refreshing.  I suppose after a couple of months of planning, he was used to the idea of just setting Hermione free, but it was a bit wierd to have him not have a lick of jealousy.  So very unlike his younger self.Heh, heh, they were so very attracted to one another, yet so very oblivious.

Love the story but I am a little confused. Did they have the passion before but were in denial or is this a recent turn for them?

Cool.  Look forward to reading the next chapter.  :)

Author's Response: It's on its way. :)

Interesting.  Sparkly, huh?

hhahahaha.  Umbridge!   hehehe.  The perfect woman.  NOT!

I am sooo relieved.  I love hopping white bunnies!

Ohhh, I hope that works.  YAY! the continue button is there!!!

Nice banter.  :)

Author's Response: Thanks for reviewing, rd. :)

Hehe. Sparkly, huh?

Dolores? Ewwwk!

Payback, indeed!

Update really soon!!!!! I want to know what Ron's decision is!!!

it would be a shame to bring them back from a life that so obviously agrees with them.  wonderful update.  thanks so much

Maybe she should give them back their memories so at least she can try to convince them to continue the lifestyle they have or to say goodbye.What worries me is that when she gets back to England what will she find with all her friends. I'm sure they have also moved on and as we all know you can't go home again (unless its back to Spinners End.)

Payback huh.  Well he can payback me anytime.  I like cute bunny slippers.  Great chapter. Keep up the awesome work.