one day a kiss, the next day a slammed door. Sounds like they are married already!

nice chapter, just a touch of understanding adding to the mix

i like it i like it now hurry up and finish it. make it smutty and desperate and sweet.

At first I wondered why Hermione got so upset, but then I figured it must have been because she felt left out that Severus didn't confide in her when he told her they would be going to an Order meeting that night.I wonder, how things will go between them in the morning?Great story you've got here!Beth

Well maybe Severus will now start behaving a little better than before - he at least noticed some physical characteristics about Hermione. How he comes to see her in the rest of the story - will be interesting.

Well - he could be worse but this is definitely not a great situation or even a tolerable one yet - I cannot wait to see what you write.

oooh i like i like!!MORE PLEASE

Interesting ... they both seem to be relaxing into their "forced to be together" Christmas holiday. Dinner with Severus ... hummm ... things will begin cooking soon, I'll wager!Beth

He's a bit snarky, isn't he?  I'm certain that is about to change -- although I can't fathom how you plan to do it...Great chapter, laying a good foundation for what is to come!Beth

"This also unfortunately meant that he would be left with either Ronald-Bloody-Weasley or the Boy-Who-Just-Kept-On-Living. He would have preferred the Know-it-All to the other two dunderheads."Well ........... he is about to get his wish.  I love this beginning and can't wait to read on!Beth

oooo, I like that idea of Severus having his dinner be a formal affair! Yes, maybe this will be a good holiday after all...

Very interesting chapter! Looking forward to more.gab

This is quite interesting.  They really don't know what to do with each other, do they?  And it was highly inappropriate to send a young woman to stay with a fairly young male teacher, but Dumbledore is something, isn't he? 

Still a git, isn't he. heheheheh... We shall see if his 'tude changes down the line... lol

oh a fancy dinner just for two?

If they keep their noses in their books and paperwork, there will be no cause for discord, but then we all like a little discord , wink, wink! Great chapter!

This is starting out pretty well. Severus probably realizes that Hermione doesn't mind being there with him, if she's as comfortable as she is. He probably figures if she had a problem with it, she'd react to it. I'm looking forward to seeing how this all develops.

Very good. Hope to read more very soon.

I know he feels put upon but he is being unecessarily cruel.  I'm sure she will wear him down, though. 

had you started posting this story under a different name?  I seem to remember this story, but it was never finished?  I hope this one will be.  Irish

Well, she will get a lot of studying done at this rate. No distracting conversation!

Merry Xmas Sev!

Definitely the eighth dwarf. Great progression. Funny, intriguing, looks like it is going to be a wonderful read.

Snow White and the Eighth Dwarf- Snarky. Great chapter. Love it.

Well they seem really in character.