this is grand!  thanks for your hard work - enjoying the mutual abhorrence with revealed feelings - love that tension!!  Can't wait to see when they do get this right!!

I wonder if Severus will take his advice.
I look forward to the detention.

This is a very promising beginnig and I will gladly follow your story.

Another great chapter. Portrait!Albus seems to be rather kinder to Severus than real!Albus was at times. I hope Severus listens to the advice he got. Hermione can't go on like this much longer!

Well, he values Albus' opinions, obviously, or he wouldn't have stormed the castle.  Will he take the former Headmaster's advice?  I certainly hope so.

Poor Sev.  He is all at sixes and sevens! :)

God bless the portraits of the past Heads!!! Wonderful chapter!!!! *hugs*Rhiannon

I can't wait to see how he reacts to his present. Maybe he will go and thank her personally?
Look forward to more.

A fun shopping trip!  I'd love to go shopping and lunch with Severus Snape myself!The titles of the books that Hermine is buying for her friends are a hoot.  I especially liked "The Audible Agenda, For Those with Migratory Mindfulness."  And I'd bet my last Knut that Professor McGonagall's book will win the prize for most colorful.The gift she bought for Severus will be very much appreciated.  In fact, I bet he will be blown away!Wonderful chapter, CC!  Beth

That seemed like quite the enjoyable shopping trip, I kind of wish I could go shopping with Snape. 

Absolutely wonderful, can't wait for part two!!!!
You really got the characters down pretty well, love your portrayal of Draco.

absolutely loved it, tho i was hoping to see sevie at harrods!  am thoroughly enjoying this delightful story.  thanks so much

The first part of this chapter reminds me of Marlowe's Doctor Faustus. You know you've read WAY too much in one day when you're comparing "And your wand?" to asking the devil why he wasn't in hell.

I like this story alot.  A slow building romance, eh?  With a happy ending, right?

Just lovely. I'm glad she found something so suitable-looking for Severus - he most certainly deserves to get something nice, too! Especially with the way he's been putting up with her. ;-)

AHHH  she got his a christmas present!  Lovely!

Awww, that was cute! Severus can so oddly endearing without even trying. I especially loved Hermione's gift for McGonagall ... I can just imagine the transfigured terrors that will welcome the Minister and his staff the next time they dare to darken the Headmistress' door. Hee.

Love how this is going along, piece by piece.  Can't wait to see how he likes his present.

The book for Minerva should be inspiring! :)

Yay!  A shopping trip to London for Hermione and Severus!

I'm glad that he has noticed how wan she is becoming, and has asked her about it.  Even though she denied it, she knows that he knows, and perhaps she will pay a little more attention to her health.  But probably not.. It's so hard to make yourself look forward to the daily routine when your spirits are as low as Hermioine's are.

C'mon, Severus, “Cheer her up.”  Looking forward to your next update!
Beth

thanks so much for the latest!  love the interplay -

'stand with hands on hips and huffs mightily'Two years! Don't think for one minute, young lady, that your readers are going to stand for waiting that long! This is far too good a story to just leave it--'waggles finger, index finger, that is'--hanging, or for Severus to remain in such agony.Joking aside, I have adored this story. You've really got Severus' personality down well. Some of the post=DH stories portray him as suddenly sappy, but your take on what he'd be like then is superb. And, of course, you've got the other characters nailed, too.It's very interesting seeing Ron Wesley, of all people, approach him afterward to kind of, sort of offer consoling, and it's a great idea having the two brothers offering Snape a part of their successful company. Ron's insistent and somewhat insolent visit was very unexpected--a masterful stroke.So please don't leave us hanging for long. I'm very hopeful that maybe in a few months you'll be ready to tackle Carpe Diem, Part II. The waiting may drive me to drink!

He didn't hesitate did he?
This shopping trip is going to be fun! *wicked grin*

severus at harrods at christmas time!!??!!  should be a hoot!  great update.  thanks so much

I was so looking forward to reading about the shopping trip that I forgot that it's not posted yet.  Great chapter.  There's a patron saint of dentistry?  Weird.