Honestly with the way Dumbledork manipulated everyone, his timing was certainly quite disastrous.Lovely ending though, and blast Severus for his high sense of responsibility!  But things do look promising for these two.  Perhaps this is what Minerva and Molly had in mind?  Even if the pairing was unintentional on their parts?

I think that was a realistic look at how a date with them would be....

Honestly? I miss the book club. I have been looking forward to their banter with the witches that I completely forgot about the blasted date. Grrr. It was necessary for all the plot lines though and nicely written, so I "suffered" gladly.

After hearing Albus' confessions of gross manipulation of him, I can understand Severus' dour mood during the evening.  I am also relieved to see that the evening ended with some kissing and groping and both of them looking forward to their next meeting... before the meeting... and maybe, if we're lucky, there will be a meeting after the meeting.  Yeah!  That's what I'm talkin' about!Wonderful chapter!  I thoroughly loved it!  Beth

I loved how Hermione and Severus finally started communicating.  Severus will have a difficult time of it I am sure but it is a good start.

a wonderful chapter

I can't wait to see what these two will cook up between them.  Nice chapter, good flow and I enjoyed Ginny's rather evil sense of humor.

I love this. Too bad, Ginny disturbed what could have been an interesting morning. *g*
Still, Severus's and Hermione's relationship seems to be progressing nicely. Very much looking forward to more!

I really enjoyed this chapter.  I always imagine Severus to have difficulty dealing with emotions.

How did I miss this until now? What a delightful and witty start. You've put a huge grin on my face. Off to read more!

I'm pleased you explained what debagged meant.  A rebellion in the making... excellent! 

Oh, I'm quite looking forward to what they have in mind for the book club presentation, whenever that time comes! And I'm very glad Ginny's little stunt, understandable as it was, didn't manage to mess up the nascent relationship too badly. It was starting to go a bit too smoothly anyway. ;-)

A delightful blend of awkwardness and suspense, I am really enjoying watching their relationship unfold!

I got the letter saying this had updated, but I saved reading it as a reward for completing some chapters of beta-ing.  I love this tale.  everything is so wonderful.  you find funny things to say about nearly everything.  Ginny's revenge was an added treat, Poor hermione, though, not getting to wake up in the Snape's arms.  sigh.  good girl, Hermione, asking Snape on a date.  I am a great believer in asking the males out.  I cannot WAIT to see what they set up for the discussion they are to lead. 

I'm sorry that Mr Granger has a stomach bug, but I am beyond delighted that Severus will be going to the concert with Hermione.  Dinner and a Concert!  Nice.Ginny got her sweet revenge on Severus.  It seemed to really put a dent in his day.  I was glad that, after talking with Hermione, she came to understand how much spending time with the Professor means to Hermione.Now I want to know how their date... errr... trip to the concert hall turns out.  And lets not forget the presentation to the book club.  That will be a real hoot!I love your story, so update please?  Thanks!Beth

i can't wait to find out what they're going to do!  thanks so much and i appreciate this delightfully amusing story and you, too!                                      

Nice to see Ginny doesn't hold grudges. Yeah, right. Then again, the glorious potential for embarrassment was a bit too much to pass up. Since she had the good sense to buy pastries as a peace offering, I guess we can forgive her. Not to mention that she provided the lovely purple sweater that Snape found so fascinating. I wonder if he might find the Bolero more stimulating while sitting next to Hermione. Formal dress, eh? Sounds like Ginny might just have another chance to make up for the trouble she caused. Hermione's going to need all the help she can get to pull together a killer outfit for tomorrow night!I cannot wait for the next chapter, whether it be the symphony date-that's-not-a-date or the mutiny at the book club. Fun, fun, fun!

This is a very fun story!  Curses on Ginny for waking them and embarrassing them in that way!!!    It's so sad that Hermione "had no warm, fuzzy memories of falling asleep on the sofa with Severus, and thanks to Ginny she had no idea what it felt like to wake up in his arms."    *smacks her*  Glad that they got back on better terms by the end though.  And it's so sweet that Severus is willing to sit through a concert of someone he despises just to be with her...    although, I can see Hermione being upset that he didn't mention that little fact, especially if he falls asleep.  Looking forward to the next! 

Absolutely great new chapter! I really enjoyed myself reading it.

Author's Response: Thanks! I'm glad you enjoyed it!

This is brilliant!  Of course Ginny would want to get her revenge on Snape!  The symphony date is very hopeful indeed ... and of course, I can't wait until their presentation!  Let's see how biting and sarky their commentary will be ...

****NEWSFLASH****

Severus Snape is a cuddler!

I can see it now in the headlines of the Prophet. Gin’s revenge was sweet wasn’t it? I am impressed with her restraint. I would have been hard pressed to not alert the castle of Snape’s walk of shame. I cannot decide what I am looking forward to more 1. the baiting of the book club or 2. their formal night out. Wheeeee

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oh noes! only 6 chapters! ~clicks the little empty space~ can i have more please? i likes this tale!

Please, make sure you do a disclaimer about eating or drinking in front of your monitor with chapters like that!  ROFL!  Ginny, your a hoot!!!  I'm still giggling.

funny - funny - funny - thanks for sharing your playtime with us - looking forward to more

First of all, thank you for the update! SEccond, I am really, really, really looking forward to Severus and Hermiones next meeting with the book club:-))