Ah well sometimes dates go that way... its a shame. Good chappie BTW am very anxious to read more. 

Wonderful so far. It has really captured my attention. I like it that Hermoine has a book store. it is so fitting. Keep up the good work and will review all the chapters to come. ;)

Wooo-Hooo! That Rocked my Sox! I'm so happy with how everything is progressing! I'm also relieved to see that there's still more to come! I was afraid that them getting together would be the end of this tale. Much Love. ~ Brena

Wow! I'm so happy that the douche bag Steve got what he deserved. Sorry it took me so long to start reading again but you know how RL can get in the way. Crazy Holidays. Anyways awesome chapter and I'll be moving right along to the latest update. Much Love ~ Brena

i like the fact that it took a while!  but i'm worried about this residual dizziness.  i hope it's nothing.  i look forward (as always) to your next update.  thanks so much, my delightful deb! 

Yes, FINALLY!!!!! Great story! I am so proud that Severus took this leap of faith! I'm looking forward to more.gab

Lovely.  Truly lovely.  I think your pace in driving our couple together was just right.  I can't wait to read more on how everyone reacts.  Well done!

SQUEEEEEEEEE!!!! *breathes* *calms self* They kissed! They admitted they loved each other! Oh, I am so relieved. This is what I was hoping for, but with our irascible Severus, you never quite know! Good for him, allowing himself to love. I always love reading stories about him post DH--where he has forgiven himself and can move forward with Hermione and allow himself to love again. He deserves a happy ending! Thank you for writing one! (at least for now...) Hugs, Deb.

                              Yahoo!  They have declared their love for one another, and now we will get to see how their friends react to their news.  I hope they don't catch too much static... but even if they do, I'm sure they will handle it with their usual Gryffindor strength of heart and Slytherin determination.The Gondola ride was divine!  I love how Severus played with Hermione's fingers.  Well done!Beth

Hmmm, I don't know much about date rape drugs but I'm concerned about her dizzy spells.  Shouldn't they be over with by now?

Wonderful, I am so happy they finally told eachother about their feelings:-))

*Sigh* FINALLY (you wanted me to write that and who am I to deny you...). I hope there will be no further after-effects of that strange drug.

You must be psychic....FINALLY, They get together...YAY!

That was a great way for him to tell her he loved her!   I kind of wonder what he might have done to the guy aside from obliviate, that will cause him to never do it to another woman. 

They did it. Admitted it. Yay!

Everything about this chapter was superb... the only thing that was off putting was Snape calling Hermione his princess. It made me gag, a little tiny bit. Lol. Other than that, excellent. This story is fantastic and has captured my interest from the beginning. I'm happy to see that this is not the end, as I'd feared. I'm interested to see how other people react. ~Mm

You did a nice job - and realistic - with the effects of the drug. I'm impressed, there are side effects people forget about all the time. Good thing Severus decided to clarify things. Whooot!

Whoot! Thank gods for those little hairs! What good timing. Too bad he thinks she said/confessed to him wasn't real and he thinks it's cuz of the drug!

*happy sigh* It was about time. I'm just worried about Hermione's dizziness. Were they to have already make love I'd say she's pregnant. So I hope it's nothing really important. That would be so hard for them to be separated whereas they find themselves.Snitchette the Happy Ending sucker

*doing victory dance* ...it is about time!!  That was great. I like that he "beat her to the punch" so to speak. She squirmed a bit, but he came thru. =]  Now it's to the others in her life to muck it up for them. LOL Excellent.

I'm happy now.

I don't know with the 'princess' comment, if it's Snape or not, but it was the best way to end that....encounter. It's so sweet and feels so natural for him to say after what they've just been through. Lovely story. I can't wait to see how Snape will react, if he will start out pretending nothing happened or he will do something...else? He can't just ignore it completely - that's for sure....right? Poor Hermione though not going to remember anything the next morning...

Great the dat rape drug! Hermione fell prey to a creep. Why can't Severus at least make an attempt at a move. Surely a Slytherin can be subtle enough to ask questions in an innoucuous way to gain information. He was a spy for crying out lud.

One of these day, Severus will learn to moderate his tendency to cut people off who express concern for him or interest in him.  I imagine that day will arrive as soon as he realizes that Hermione, the woman of his dreams, has been drugged and kidnapped.  And then "Steve" will be toast.As I read this chapter, I found myself wondering if Hermione's client, Master Nottingham, might have some kind of nefarious motives for wanting Holt's The Potions of our Time.  And then "Steve" shows up, pulls his dastardly deed, and now I'm wondering who he is or who he is working for.I checked out the Hotel Danieli on the internet, and it is just as beautiful as you describe it!!!  Nice touch.I was happy to see this update.  Well done!!!Beth

You are so right about the cliffie. At first I thouht Severus was going to burst in the coffee shop and demand that she explains herself. This new developpement is more exciting if not frustrating. Hope you hold your promise to not make readers wait for too long before next chapter.