Thanks for the begining of what looks like a great fic. While the moment when they get together is always great to read, I tend to like the 'slow burn' of  a gradual build up and how they reconcile a rather socially difficult situation with their emerging feelings. This is especially so in the scenarios when she is a student: Albeit that Hermione is a seventh-year war heroine. I also like your idea that even though she is a student she is older and has a bit of life experience (even though it is of a few weeks), it tends to balance the age/power differential. The start grabbed me too - Hermione throwing caution to the wind almost unbalanced me as much as it did Snape. I had to laugh at your description of Snape loosening up - undoing two buttons (He He!). He'll have to be positively unhinged to take of the frockcoat!Hermione late and disorganised and Snape undoing his buttons - great little start and looking forward to more.Cheers.

I liked it very much, please keep posting (at your own pace, of course). I'd offer you my services as a beta, but I honestly don't think that you need one! Out of pure curiosity, are you American or British?

i can deal with a long lead-in.  i would love to see hermione comming into her own and snape watching the whole thing.  this starts off good and i look forward to more updates.  thanks so much

Well, this sounds like a great tale! Hermione, late for the Arrival FEast, half dressed in her robes...Not like her at all.Kudos to her for taking time to do somethiung for herself to forget the battle of Hogwarts. It sounds like she learned a bit more thatn at Hogwarts.I look forward to readingmore of this story, Thanks for writing a tale where Hermione is more than just a Miss Know it all.

I am a little confused.  Did Snape pick up on what Hermione was thinking?   Intriguing start!

An interesting beginning, and I'm always curious about post-DH seventh year fics, the changes in the circumstances and the dynamics and all that. I'm looking forward to more!

very interesting beginning!  Keep up the great internal dialoges - great job!

A very good beginning!  I have added it to my favorites list so I'll know when you update.Severus is making very tiny changes in his life as witnessed by his leaving the top two buttons of his shirt to remain unbuttoned.  A more relaxed Snape?  Good!  He deserves it.And our Miss Granger has decided to make some changes in her life as well... she will not be returning to the previous relationship she had with Ronald Weasley.  A sound decision on her part.Now... the only question I have at present is what will transpire during her detention with her Potions Master?Well done!  Beth

Good for Hermione, cutting Ron loose. I think Hermione could do with a little more acting on her own choices for a change. She spent too much time pre-end of the dark lord, rightly so, doing what she was expected to do. Enjoying it so far, eagerly awaiting the next chapter.

Interesting beginning! I like the way you describe the characters and their actions very much and am eager for more.

Author's Response: Thanks! Yeah, I'm very much into descriptions... and sometimes I get a bit carried away with myself, but... I'm glad you like them! I always like to know what the author thinks the surrounding looks like, and I can imagine more vividly! Next chapter should be up within the week, I hope :/ Happy December! -CC

Excellent start.  Looking forward what happens next.

I really like how this has started.  Not a conventional student/teacher romance?  Bonus!  I look forward to the next chapter.

I am already loving it! I am glad they don't act on their feelings right away, I always felt that the natural progression of their relationship would take much longer given their personalities in context.

Nice first chapter...I can't wait to read more!  Live long and prosper,

it's starting out great   can't wait for more.

Great start.  Looking forward to what comes next.  :)

Author's Response: Hey thanks! Glad you liked it! -CC

I loved your descriptions of each of them.  Lol, she smiles at him, he gives her detention.  Typical!  Can't wait to see how that evening goes.

Okay - I'll give you what you want - I'll tell you that I love this story already.So now go on and update it, my dear!!If I could give it 10 stars I would but alas -*****

good start!  Looking forward to more!

Great Start....

As you say they will not be acting upon their feelings- where does the lemons and what not come from? I wished they would act upon those feelings. But i highly look forward to the detention anyway. x

I find it highly ironic that the title is Carpe Diem (Seize the day) when you explicitly state in the A/N that they will not act on their feelings in this fic xDBe that as it may, I enjoy the start of what promises to be a lovely story :)

oh, wonderfull!

severus blubbering - priceless!

love your portrayal of ron

draco's possesivenes spells trouble - he is a very likeable character in your fic (while staying draco, yay) but boy, does he have issues

good luck in college - may your studies be sadisfying, and leave you lot's of time for writing ;)

poor severus.  he's got some rough times ahead.  superb update.  thanks so much

You know, CC, if I can't have my SS/HG, then a DM/HG is the next best thing.  They seems perfect for eachother, and it has Severus nauseous/jealous/bitter.  So much the better for the angst factor.  Great chapter.