He is.  That could prove to be very unfortunate.  Poor Hermione.

He is.  That could prove to be very unfortunate.  Poor Hermione.

Yeah, chocolate would be too good for such a jerk.  He'll get what's coming to him.

Yeah, chocolate would be too good for such a jerk.  He'll get what's coming to him.

He really is silly.  The man wouldn't recognize affection if it tweaked his nose.  But he'll soon come to a startling revelation.

He really is silly.  The man wouldn't recognize affection if it tweaked his nose.  But he'll soon come to a startling revelation.

I've sent the next chapter to be beta'd, so it should be up relatively soon.  Then all of your hopes and dreams will hopefully come true.

I've sent the next chapter to be beta'd, so it should be up relatively soon.  Then all of your hopes and dreams will hopefully come true.

Severus comes bounding around the corner in a batman suit and saves the day.  At least, you can hope...

Severus comes bounding around the corner in a batman suit and saves the day.  At least, you can hope...

Sorry, it must be obvious to you by now that I have no mercy whatsoever!  Actually, I see myself as a very kindhearted person.  Lol.As for the potion you request, I'm sure there's something in there, but do we really want to take away his snark?  And I'm sure a transformation that's genuine and not drug related would be much preferred by Hermione.  Oh, if it were only that easy!I've read a couple of other stories where there have been some kind of tattoo or mark given for accomplishment in potions or some other study.  That's where I got the idea.  I'm sure Severus is proud of this tattoo, as opposed to the one that graces his arm.

Sorry, it must be obvious to you by now that I have no mercy whatsoever!  Actually, I see myself as a very kindhearted person.  Lol.As for the potion you request, I'm sure there's something in there, but do we really want to take away his snark?  And I'm sure a transformation that's genuine and not drug related would be much preferred by Hermione.  Oh, if it were only that easy!I've read a couple of other stories where there have been some kind of tattoo or mark given for accomplishment in potions or some other study.  That's where I got the idea.  I'm sure Severus is proud of this tattoo, as opposed to the one that graces his arm.

It's definitely not good.  She needs someone to intervene, and quickly!

It's definitely not good.  She needs someone to intervene, and quickly!

They're really frustrating, aren't they?  They're both scared to death, but for different reasons.  Hermione doesn't want to push too hard, and Severus, well, he's just an insecure puddle right now.

They're really frustrating, aren't they?  They're both scared to death, but for different reasons.  Hermione doesn't want to push too hard, and Severus, well, he's just an insecure puddle right now.

Oh, yeah, swoon-o-rama.  Too bad we can't just conjure up our own Snapes and dress them up sexy.

Oh, yeah, swoon-o-rama.  Too bad we can't just conjure up our own Snapes and dress them up sexy.

He definitely is, but even he won't admit that to himself.

He definitely is, but even he won't admit that to himself.

You'll see... the two most dreaded words in fan fiction.

You'll see... the two most dreaded words in fan fiction.

Thanks for stopping to even write that!

Thanks for stopping to even write that!

Ahh, yes they are!

Ahh, yes they are!

Mmm, he and Depp sure make a nice duet.  Until he got his throat gashed out, that is.  I have to admit I like his speaking voice quite a bit better.  I'm biased and incredibly picky, of course.  However, the lower his voice goes as he sings, the better it gets.  He's a little pitchy when he's in his upper range.  (Yes, I should be a judge for American Idol, I agree with everything Simon says.)"Mr. Rickman, stick with acting."--Simon Cowell

Mmm, he and Depp sure make a nice duet.  Until he got his throat gashed out, that is.  I have to admit I like his speaking voice quite a bit better.  I'm biased and incredibly picky, of course.  However, the lower his voice goes as he sings, the better it gets.  He's a little pitchy when he's in his upper range.  (Yes, I should be a judge for American Idol, I agree with everything Simon says.)"Mr. Rickman, stick with acting."--Simon Cowell

I'm glad you're enjoying it.  We need to put the housework on hold now and then to give ourselves a little treat, right? 

I'm glad you're enjoying it.  We need to put the housework on hold now and then to give ourselves a little treat, right? 

He did put that note in the drawer, intending to never glance at it.  But he subconsciously knew he wanted to.  If not, he would have burned it in the fireplace or tossed it in the trash.  He just needed to catch up with his psyche. 

He did put that note in the drawer, intending to never glance at it.  But he subconsciously knew he wanted to.  If not, he would have burned it in the fireplace or tossed it in the trash.  He just needed to catch up with his psyche. 

And thus we have the title of this fic.  Mwahahaha!  Yes, she knows.  And Hermione Granger is not one to let that which she wants slip through her hands.

And thus we have the title of this fic.  Mwahahaha!  Yes, she knows.  And Hermione Granger is not one to let that which she wants slip through her hands.

Kizzy,  Lol, of course she's destined to be with Severus!  It's as plain as the nose on his face!  Not everyone sees this because Hermione is very much a youngster in the books.  My 15 year-old thinks I'm utterly disgusting for writing this ship.  I think it takes a little maturity to see the prospects these two have together.  Really, the possibilities are quite alluring.

Kizzy,  Lol, of course she's destined to be with Severus!  It's as plain as the nose on his face!  Not everyone sees this because Hermione is very much a youngster in the books.  My 15 year-old thinks I'm utterly disgusting for writing this ship.  I think it takes a little maturity to see the prospects these two have together.  Really, the possibilities are quite alluring.

I don't understand why you're feeling stupid.  It's natural to wonder that, isn't it?  I'm glad you like it, even though our poor Hermione is in a bit of peril at this time.  I can't answer whether Severus will find her in time or not.  But, as you know already, this is somewhat lighthearted and it's not going to get overly angsty any time soon.  As for who makes the first move... that's still up for debate!

I don't understand why you're feeling stupid.  It's natural to wonder that, isn't it?  I'm glad you like it, even though our poor Hermione is in a bit of peril at this time.  I can't answer whether Severus will find her in time or not.  But, as you know already, this is somewhat lighthearted and it's not going to get overly angsty any time soon.  As for who makes the first move... that's still up for debate!

That would be quite fun!  As for now, though, we can only imagine where they might be.   Thanks so much!  Glad you enjoy it enough to read it again and again.

Sorry.  But the good news is that voting is almost over and updates will be allowed in a week or so.  Thanks for reading all of it and leaving such lovely notes.

Sorry.  But the good news is that voting is almost over and updates will be allowed in a week or so.  Thanks for reading all of it and leaving such lovely notes.

There is a bit of one, but he's still insecure as all get out.  The man needs to be slapped upside the head with the truth to finally realize it.  That will come soon.

There is a bit of one, but he's still insecure as all get out.  The man needs to be slapped upside the head with the truth to finally realize it.  That will come soon.

Yeah, if I could invent and patent that puppy, I'd be a rich woman!  Of course, you're right about Hermione.  She's not one to give up, ever.

Yeah, if I could invent and patent that puppy, I'd be a rich woman!  Of course, you're right about Hermione.  She's not one to give up, ever.

Old softy, huh?  Not the first words that come to mind when thinking of Severus Snape, but certainly apt in this circumstance!

Old softy, huh?  Not the first words that come to mind when thinking of Severus Snape, but certainly apt in this circumstance!

The only good cliffies are the ones that have the next chapter already uploaded.  But they're much easier on the author than on the readers, even in that case.

The only good cliffies are the ones that have the next chapter already uploaded.  But they're much easier on the author than on the readers, even in that case.