I am so glad that Hermione and Severus got to have these two weeks together.  Merlin knows they needed and deserved it!  Having the time and the opportunity to live out their fantasies had to bring them both some much needed relief— physical, emotional and spiritual.  They've been in love for two decades and have spent more time apart than together.  I know there are difficult times ahead for them, but at least they have these memories to hang onto when all hell breaks loose.Finding the Ravenclaw Diadem will be on the top of their list, but Hermione will also be concentrating on finding out if Rosmerta is under the Imperius Curse, and Severus will have his hands full keeping an eye on Draco.  And heaven only knows what the Dark Lord will have for him to do... and he has to steel himself to what he must do to fulfill his promise to Dumbledore.It's going to get a lot worse before it gets better.  Thanks for this amazing chapter.Beth

Fantasies and more fantasies.  What a wonderful way for Sev and Hermione to spend Christmas.  Beats the last one they shared. 

Love to see them as randy teenagers. So they know about the Diadem - but not where.

I think they will figure this out soon enough.

I loved them being seventeen for awhile.  Getting to play out their adolescent fantasies was hot, and sweet, and very much needed.  By them, not me.  Well ok, me too ;)While I'd love to have more chapters of  frolicking and fun, I hope the next gets us further into the action, and the inevitable mess that is coming our way.  I'm anxious for the end, because I won't be able to relax until I know what becomes of them.  They've been in love for twenty years, and able to live their lives with no pretense for zero.  You couldn't possibly give them anything but a happy ending could you?  *hides, afraid to look*

I loved the first part - more sex please? lmfao - I loved how you brought the diadem into this and gave us more of a backstory... I also love that you are making it a big investigation... I am sadened that you said this story doesn't have too many chapters left ---- I want a 100 more chapters missy! lol - please? =)

*angelic singing* A new chapter! How exciting! :)

I really like how you had Severus' explain about the Horcurxes. You did a wonderful job of showing how his mind works and how he pieced it together. Only one thing - the ring! Yes it belonged to an ancient pure-blood family, the Gaunts, but Marvolo used to WEAR the ring on his finger, all the time, showe dit off to the Ministry representative, and later Mort wore it as well. That's how Tom got it - he killed Mort to get it and used the death of his uncle to make it a Horcrux. The rest was bloody brilliant and interesting. Good job. I'd still like to see her fix her relationship with Harry. Harry and ROn combined don't have enough brains to do what they need to do without her!

Again, this makes so much more sense. A nasty bit of Voldemort's soul was hanging out at Black's house, and nobody noticed? That was great.

This was so much fun, and the happier tone felt as satisfying as the best "comfort" food---umn, chocolate fudge brownies, perhaps?  But NEXT chapter---hmmm, do they MAKE chocolate lemon meringue pie???  (forgive me, I'm on a diet, and it's working, but the sugar cravings are crying out tonight).I can't wait for the next chapter, and will gladly take the heavy/bad with the lemony/good---just happy that you keep on writing another chapter!

A very good use of Mundungus.  Hermione is just going to have to thank everyone on her team for helping to get her those two weeks, and Severus better not do any work then!  Although I do hope Hermione traces Rosmerta and learns something.  Thanks for updating!

Hahahaha poor herione, teach her to trust her snakey husband to cast the spell instead of doing it herselfGreat chapter, much cheerier than dreary like some of the previous, a nice little reprieve, but back to business next chapter I guess?:)xx

Well that was embarrassing, but she got her vacation time, so who cares.I too have wondered about the swirly magic thing that goes on between Hermione and Severus.  I was thrilled when she asked him, but he didn't give the answer I wanted.  Is that the subtle hint that there really isn't anything more to it, just a special thing that happens between them?  Or did she bring it up because it is important?Long ago, when she was still back in time, I sort of wanted her to be able to stay there, but thought how sad it would be for her to not get to go back to her original time and grow up with Harry and Ron.  By now though, I am kind of done with Harry, and wonder how I ever thought they could go back to being close friends.  I can see where his anger stems from, but he needs to let it go.I liked her reasons for needing time to spend with her husband, and I want those things for them too... pretty please!

The POtions book is cursed? or has curses in it? I know that there are Dark or questionable spells written in the book...   I do hope Ginny steals it.I'm glad that Hermione is doing well. I never thought of Dung in quite the same contex that you did, but that part was fantastic!  Well done with Dung!Please, please I hate Harry-prat!  Fix that?Hugs~ I'm still loving this story.

I enjoyed seeing Dung in a different light.  He's pretty darned clever after all.  I'm glad that Hermione and Severus will be able to spend the Christmas hols together.  Merlin knows, they deserve it, so I hope Voldemort doesn't have any special projects for Severus.  I can't shake this feeling that Severus is going to have bad news for her... "Remember, Hermione. No matter what the future brings, I will love you, and that will never change.”   This can only mean that he will soon have to kill Dumbledore, and then all billy hell will break loose.Oh boy, I'm looking forward to your next update!  Beth

lmao, I even laughed a little in real life after that last tidbit. I'm a happy that Severus and Hermione will fianlly get to spend time together! =)

LOL!!!  The ending to this chapter was priceless.  Have I told you in my last five reviews that I love this story, that I adore this story and that it makes my day when it is updated?  If not, shame on me.  :)

That was wonderful. I loved the different take on Dung.

Thanks for the quick update.  I enjoyed your take on Mundungus, I could really see him being a master of stealth and concealment- after all, in DH he avoided a house elf for quite a while, which should be pretty difficult. Severus definately seems to be trying to prepare Hermione for Dumbledore's death. I am waiting to hear about Slughorn's party in your universe.

I'm SO happy that you updated again so soon. YAY! :)

I think something got in the way of Hermione casting a 'pristine' silencing spell haha. I can't wait to her about these 2 weeks. Great chapter.

Another great chapter.  Harry need's to get a grip.  Can't wait for your next update.

wow!  harry really is being a prat.  i am glad sev and hermione made up.  that was a wonderful apology.  thanks and mucho smoochies

I think Harry's being totally unreasonable.  He might be angry with Hermione, but he was totally callous when she told him about Sirius.  She doesn't need a friend like that. 

I am glad they made up.  Harry can be such a subborn arse at times.  I hope he comes around.  Great chapter, update soon.

Well that chapter had NICE ending lol ;) So I think Hermione should just have Minerva or Dumbledore demand the book from Harry - or better yet, have Ginny or Ron help them find it ;)

Is this the incident that makes the baby? ;)