Very good.  I love Hermione's comment about dresses.  and oh, isn't that just the way some people fight, implying evil about a rival?  (in this elevtion year, it seems so familiar)  and idiots fall for it every, every time.

Lovely chapter. I liked the bit on 'owing thanks'....very entertaining with the perfect sprinkling of Snapey snark.

Wow, Awesome chapter!  It needed a "don't read me at work" warning though!  Hahaha.  Theres nothing more uncomfortable than wanting to jump your husband while sitting at your desk!  I'm so bad.  Anyways.  This was fun stuff and I can't wait to see whats up next...oh and more lemons too.  Cheers!  ~

I don't understand why Harry would turn his back on Hermione?! I just don't get it. I mean Ron was the one who turned his back on them...And was it Mr. Flourish who destroyed her store? Or will that will be revealed at a later time?And I also don't understand why everyone automatically took Ron's side seeing as he is such a git anyway. I get the Weasleys but her friends? How is she all alone? Why is she all alone?I wonder why the Twins haven't stepped and done a number on Mr. Flourish? lol.And also, I understand about heartbreak... but Hermione just doesn't seem like one that would take all of this lying done?! I mean after all she did in HP.I can't wait for more. This is extremely well-written... once I started I couldn't stop. And now, I can't wait to see what else is in store.

I love it! Can't wait to see what happens with H/S next!

Great chapter ! This sentence really struck me as amusing and very perceptive at the same time:“Then I suggest you make yourself more difficult to hurt, Miss Granger,” Severus said calmlyI guess that's what he's been doing all of his life!Very well done dear tonksinger!

I fear to imagine what she has come up with that brilliant  mind of hers. Some people should be very careful because they don't know what Hermione's anger can be... And last but not least: Hourray for Snape and his little compliment to her.

Well, some people are made for one-night stands, others aren't...

Meh.  Severus could have been a little more sympathetic, but she didn't really give him any indication she WANTED him to be.  She propositioned him for meaningless, impersonal sex, and that's what she got.   At least he was courteous enough to ensure she enjoyed it.  Granted, she was in a state where she probably didn't know or realise she wanted more (and maybe she didn't really want more), but I think she's being unfair to Severus if she thinks he is mistreating her.  She asked him for something very specific, and not only did he give her exactly that, he even made sure it's EXACTLY what she wanted before he went that far.I'm curious about the spell. ;)

Another interesting chapter. I can't wait to see how Hermione solves her bookshop problems. Update again soon and wonderful job!~Jen

"The happy, libidinous part of her told the other part to bugger off." and she should listen!

Snape is a mystery.  I believe he wants more than he got, but he isn't going to tell Hermione that.  I am really interested in where you take this. 

The sex was good but the situation deteriorated rapidly after that. I thought he was going to pop home and get the book he was talking about & come back. Bummer. What will Snape think about the calling in of Minerva? tee hee

Mr. Flurish is dating or donating to the Phrophet then? Hermione is going to have to fight fire with fire or maybe hire Snape to do her marketing?

What no goodbye kiss or  "Thanks for the shag babe!?"Oh, this was hot but Severus is a meanie, sexy and hot but still a meanie!  I felt every moment of Hermione's awkwardness almost had to read this while peering out between my fingers.  At least she can focus on getting her shop back in order now.Now you need to focus on getting the next chapter up so we can see what happens next.Thanks Tonks!  

Oh, tonks, this was some kind of hawt!  And funny!That wizard can be very droll in the most unexpected circumstances.  This scene made me howl with laughter!Snape was seated on the couch, one leg crossed over the other, dangling her favorite lace bra from one finger. He looked up when she spoke, an amused smirk playing around his thin lips. “I must say, Hermione, that keeping lingerie between the couch cushions is an interesting seduction tactic. Are there matching knickers under the coffee table, perhaps?”And this scene made me want to laugh, and at the same time, tell Hermione to snap to it, tell him to stay... for dinner, for sex, for talking, for anything that would keep him there:“I take it you don’t do this often,” he stated. “Do what?” she said, not sure what he was referring to. Shagging former teachers? Being awkward about it?“Have impetuous, impersonal sex.”“Never before.”“I see,” he replied, in an even and maddeningly inscrutable tone. “Well, do you think you will need me to ‘not hate you’ again, or shall I leave?”Instead she said, “I’m fine, thank you.”  Argggggh!  Oh well, there's time enough to sort that out, after all, our Severus isn't likely to give her up that easily.  He's a wizard's wizard, and he's a horny little devil.Now I'm wondering what she is saying in her letter to Minerva.I still love this story to pieces!Beth

Ron still cares enough to go check out Hermione's competition? I like how his new girlfriend got no dialogue lines. Nice to know Hermione will be able distract herself this evening. Why didnt she call the police to report the distruction of her store? Am I being too muggle?

Excellent start... I'm hooked!Loved your portrayal of SS and HG!You have described the bookstore so vividly, I feel like visiting it this afternoon.Very well done!

The gloves are off! I think this will be a battle that Hermione needs help with, and I know just the person!

Oh my, dearest (*cough*) Flourish is in for it...he has no idea.I giggled at Severus and Hermione startling each other.Looking forward to more! 

Tiburos Flourish is both Eccentric and Evil-centric.  That scum bag must have an in with that Skeeter woman to get that rubbish story posted in The Daily Prophet.Surely Severus will be back to visit Hermione's store in a day or two.  Maybe she will be calm enough then to see the man in the wizard, and then who knows what that could lead to?  I'm sure I don't know.... alright, I do know, and she'd be a fool to turn that down.  Ummm ummm ummm ummm ummm.  *sigh*Great story, and I can't wait to see what fun awaits our hero and heroine as the take on the new guy with an evil flourish!!!Beth

I think someone will be very sorry. Honestly who (apart from a complete and utter idiot) would want to fight Hermione when it comes to books?

Flourish is going to be sor-ry! What kind of a fool tries to come between Hermione Granger and her books? And I love the sparks flying between Hermione and Severus!

Great chapter, the sexual tension between the two is very inticing, I think I go pick a fight with my husband! Update soon.

Very nice. I can't wait to read more about the upcoming 'book shop batttle' and I can't wait for more Severus/Hermione action. Keep up the wonderful work. Update again soon.~Jen