I wonder if Hermione's dream was a fear of what Severus almost said, and her concerns regarding any possible involvment he has with Arglist, or if it's an actual warning that he is in fact involved with Arglist in some way or form.

I love your story!When would you submit the next chapter?

I think I will die if you don't update this story soon, and you wouldn't want that on your conscience, would you?  (evil smirk)  Seriously, I do truly love this story---it has kept me in suspense, made me cry, made me smile, and melted me in puddles in the steamy scenes.  Right now, I'm all tied up in tense knots again, and hurting in the middle with remembrance of Severus words' to Hermione that she will never be Lily Evans, and her belief that her love for him will never be returned. Ooooh---please update soon!

I have the feeling that Ron and Lucius knows something about Severus that they're reluctant to tell Hermione. Perhaps it has something or everything to do with where he disappears to for hours. I wonder if he's seeing someone else on the side besides Hermione. Whatever it is, I hope it's not too serious; if there's even anything going on. I'm looking forward to the next chapter. I thought Hermione was going to accept Lucius' offer for a moment there. I think she thought she was going to as well.

Go Hermione - standing up to Lucius despite what he threw her way!  This chapter was so tense I had to remind myself to breathe.  I can't wait to see where it goes from here.

I love the way he slips in and out of teacher mode, alternately annoying, consoling and pushing her to think about the patterns she's set up for herself.  They are both right to feel guilty, but I'm glad they found a way to work through that.  Well done!

Just reread this and realized I hadn't left a review, probably because the extreme HOTNESS of this chapter rendered me speechless.  Dang, woman, you went beyond lemons to a full out lemon chiffon pie.  All sorts of tasty!

Was the cutlery Vanished?  Maybe Hermione can stab Lucius in the eye!  Haha.Poor Penny!

He not only wants her to work for him again, but he also lusts after her? I wonder if that hasn't something to do with his and Severus past ...How is Severus involved? What .... questions upon qurestions, and sadly I've caught up with the story and have to wait for updates, just like everyone else. *Sigh*

Damn, Lucius really can spoil the mood.Lovely chapter, full of light-heartedness. It was good to see old acquaintances again.

The opening paragraph was pure poetry. Beautiful!Of course, Lucius is not one to give up easily. I fear Severus is going to become a target; Lucius will do everything to coerce Hermione into working for him again, even threaten Severus.So finally we have seen some sort of comittment. Mine.One little word and yet it defines a whole relationship.

I love the story! I was worried for Hermione, given what happened the last time she met Lucius, but I think she has acted very well. And now I wonder if what Severus is hiding has something to do with Arglist... Thank you for this lovely tale!

Well, I'm certain you're very busy, but I am thoroughly enjoying your story and your writing style (though I have to admit to releasing an exasperated sigh at the name of your baby store). I can't wait for future chapters! Keep up the good work!

A very intense chapter, in which both are struggling with their guilt. Many similarities between the two strike me.Well, Hermione might have no more secrets, but Severus surely does.Too bad it's late now and I barely can keep my eyes open anymore. I'd so love to read on ...

So Lucius is behind the mystery - and it seems he has ruined the budding relationship!You are a masterful storyteller, interweaving romance and mystery splendidly.

This is such a captivating story! I like that Hermione is not as sweet and innocent as she is usually projected. Everyone has a past. I am worried why everyone keeps warning her about Snape, though. He's got more of a past than we know, apparently. Thanks for sharing! I'm really enjoying your story.-CC

I just sat and read this entire story in one sitting, and I didn't realize it was a work in progress, and when I got to that ending I got really worried and scrambled looking for a sequel, but obviously was unsuccessful. It is three in the morning though so I suppose I can be forgiven for that large oversight. I was relieved that that wasn't the ending, but also anxious because I can hardly wait to see what happens next! This is the best fan fiction I've read in a long time. I love how you've crafted Hermione and Severus' relationship. In most stories Severus is the 'evil' one with the dark past, but you turn that around and make Hermione have a dark past, full of mistakes, and Severus to be widely seen as a hero. I love that.Everything about this story is amazing, from the start I was hooked, and starting it at 9 o'clock last night wasn't a good idea, because I haven't been able to drag myself away since, but it was well worth it, even if I have to be awake in three and a half hours!One thing I kept wondering about is what is it that happened between Ron Hermione and Harry for Hermione to have not seen Ron in ten years, and not speak to Harry at all? I don't think it can be just that they drifted apart, but maybe you will offer this explanation sometime in a future chapter? We just don't see Hermione have correspondence with anyone really, Harry, Ron, Ginny, her parents even...she doesn't even get any letters for Christmas. So what happened to make Harry and Ron, her best friends, cut off all ties with her? It will be interesting to see! This story is full of mysteries, and I can't wait to see them unravel.

i'm so behind in life!  and you know it's bad when i can't keep up with my favorite fanfic stories.  read the last two chapters of this a couple of days ago on the bus on the way home from work.  i know i loved them, but the brain is too mushy for specifics.  :(  except - evil lucius!  very well done.  i can so imagine him having lots of stolen masterpieces.  i'll try to be coherent when i review the next chapter you post, i promise.  :)

looks like ol' Lucius is going to get her now.

"Schitz & Drewls Baby Emporium"   Gods, you're funny!!  I really had to laugh.Poor Ron is still embarrassingly awkward, but the lovely purple-eyed witch seems to be really taken with him.. and he deserves someone special, too.I enjoyed Hermione and Luna's shopping trip... a real education for Hermione in some respects.What really disturbed me was Lucius' appearance at the restaurant.  Hermione is clearly afraid of what he might do, and she should be.  If she's smart, she will very determinedly make her regrets and return to Hogwarts.  Or perhaps she should go back to Weasleys'' Wizarding Wheezes... at least two people are there, and as clueless as Ron is, I think he could protect her long enough for her to get back to the castle safely.Lucius can only mean trouble is on the horizon... Is it still storming outside?  Surely Hermione will not agree to his escorting her anywhere!  Surely?Great chapter, and I'm looking forward to the next one!Beth

love the name for the baby emporium - that is a classic. I'm enjoying this story very much, and am now wondering what Lucius' next move will be - hopefully we won't have too long to find out - or to learn how Severus will circumvent him.

ooh, evil cliffie!  I can't wait to find out what Lucius has to say....I'll be impatiently waiting for your next update :)

No, it's not going to end well, because you ended it here!*pouts*Good thing I wasn't eating or drinking when I got to the name of the baby store. Definately would have ruined my laptop. That was the best.I agree with Luna. Hermione takes simple things and makes them complex. I sometimes think that ultra-intelligent people have a need for complicating certain matters.Good update. Ready for the next part. *looks hopeful*

Oh goodie, a new chapter!  I absolutely adore your story and always drop everything to read when I see you've posted another installment.  Thank you and I look forward to more!

Poor Ron, so clueless.  I hope he figures out what to do with Penny's adoration.  He deserves a measure of happiness, even if he is still somewhat of a git.As much confidence as I have in Hermione's ability to take care of herself, I worry about what might happen with Lucius.  Excellent chapter, as usual.  Can't wait for the next one!