Well at least he admitted his own mistakes and quit abusing the poor bird for them!  ;)

Well I enjoyed it all but the last paragraph.  Sad that the date deteriortated, but I asume you will catch them up soon.  I really enjoy this story very much.  I'm always pleased to find an update

I love this restaurant!  There are not many things in life that I find both charming and creepy.  Very funny use of the quick quotes quill.  Of all the gin joints... McLaggen!  Although it could have gone much worse.  Maybe it will do them some good to forget the antidote for the night.  Looking forward to more.

did he already take the antidote?  it seems like he may not need it the way he's going!  wonderful update.  thanks and mucho smoochies

Hmmmm... somehow I read this without reviewing.  Must be the nargles.  So sorry, I don't remember specifically what I liked, but I know it was another fantastic chapter.  I just recall Severus kicking some ass, and then coming by to celebrate said ass kicking with Hermione. I actually think that this curse is serving them well, in a way.  They are taking things slowly, and he seems to be truly trying to court her, rather than rushing in head first as these two are often wont to do.  I think that will make a better, stronger base for a relationship if they ever when they get there.

Oh I'm so sorry to hear about your mother.  Mine died some time ago and I STILL haven't recovered my muse.

Hmmmm.  My candidates for casting the spell (in no particular order are): Bellatrix, the Dark Lord, Dumbledore, James Potter, Sirius Black and Peter Pettigrew.  The only two of those with living relatives are James and Bella . . . unless Regulus somehow made it . . .

“I should resent that remark, but as it’s my goal in life to intimidate any and all fools that I run across,” Severus remarked in an almost teasing tone, “I’m actually quite pleased that you’ve noticed.”

WOW!!!!  Wouldn't we all like to have done that...so many question....good friggin job ladies

That was delightful. Very funny and light-hearted.I still think he will fall in love with her despite Dumbledore's meddling potion. And their mutual love with ultimately be the best cure.

*broad smile*. I'd love to see the day when he'll have to use his cane to repell hords of adoring fan. Unless Hermione use her famous canaries. I'm sure she'll be a jealous girlfriend

the coat rack cracked me up!!!  made me think of the Disney movie Beauty and the Beast

I am sorry. I just didn't realize I hadn't R & R this xhapter until the new one turned ou tonight. And I'm doubly ashamed as I have denied myself such good reading and delight.

Your Severus is a delightfully cantankerous, brilliant, emotionally damaged brat.  I love him more every chapter!  And I especially love being privy to the thoughts running through his head.  So few writers in the SSHG universs are able to do that and I salute you for it.  Your work here is truly brilliant!Thank you so much for keeping this story updated.  I can't wait to see what happens next.

Nice progression, but now I'm wondering whose court is the ball in...

That business man really had no chance, did he?

That was wonderful. I really liked the nosy neighbor sticking charm.  that should be patented.

I KNEW he wasn't kidding about the volunteers!  I really love how you work the casual misunderstandings in conversation; how he'll say something, she'll take her version, and the conversation works despite the fact that they're two separate people with different minds, just like real life!  It's wild and crazy and wonderful.

That would make me insane.  Which is why it is far more fun to read about it.

I was left feeling a little confused after their date (not because of the writing).  What does he want?  We know what she wants, but rushing things seems like a bad idea.  Fortunately she is aware of that, and was able to muster a small amount of self control, to end the evening where she did.  If he is going to tempt her physically I hope he has the emotions in place to back it up.It was a big step for him to go out in public, and I'm glad it went well, even if a few hexes were thrown.And what is the deal with Lorenzo?  Could his detachment hold some answers for Severus and Hermione?  Or maybe his interest lie more with Clyde than Jessica ;)Thanks for such a speedy update.  Looking forward to more!

That chapter was delicious!Perhaps he doesn't need a spell or potion to break Dumbledore's hold on him. Perhaps he only needs Hermione's undying love and devotion.

I love this story. I just found it yesterday and haven't put it down except to sleep. I even loaded it up on my Iphone so I could read it while in the car. More please, and soon.

Floor?  YES, PLEASE!   My back would be killing me the next day, but it would be so worth it...I know it's been quite some time now since the loss of your Jake, but I just wanted to add my condolences here. My husband and I lost one of our cats last year to diabetes; we had been giving her the insulin shots for some time, but it only prolonged the inevitable. She was a mouthy Siamese mix with an overabundance of cat "attitude" and I cried buckets when she was gone.

Severus was like a skittish colt about to bolt at the slightest provocation--I'm glad that Hermione's patience won out.  Now I'm eager to run off to the next chapter so I can see if Simon/Sev will submit to the indignity of a bubble bath!  It does mean he'll have his hands full of slippery, naked witch...will libido trump pride? I sure hope so!

And here I thought Hermione would be the one thinking too much--it's Severus!  Aggh!  I think a certain someone *cough*Hermione*cough* needs to go interrogate a certain portrait *cough*Dumbledore*cough* and just happen to have some bottles of magical paint thinner sitting in view the entire time... Poor Simon/Sev...he doesn't want to lose the only link he feels he has left to Lily, however terrible it is.  And I can't help but think that Lily was deliberately connected to those nightmares for that very reason, to prevent him from trying too hard to get rid of them.