wow! she's a bit more snarky than him isn't she? The kitchen scene. I mean.

Really Ive eaten chocolate cake while reading worse, some of the stuff people write! This is very sad, because it has happened to so many women.

Such a beautiful story, so wonderfully written - loved reading it from start to finish (forgetting to eat, I was so absorbed) - the story made me well up with happiness as well. Well done, I completely loved it :) x

i love this story, it is amazing... tnx for writing it... :)))

I just wanted to say that I thoroughly enjoyed this little story! It was so wonderfully sad and beautiful and the same time. I hope to read more of your writing in the future!

Hello, While English is not my first language I doubt that anyone would murmer all the time. It gets a bit irritating reading that word after every sentense of speehc. Also I think in this fic Severus is just too nice....

Hey, first of all I want to say that I really like your penname. Star trek voyager and star trek in general is my favourite tv series. I am not sure if I can envision Hermione in this situation but this is still an interesting story to read nonetheless.

Lovely story.  I'll be sure to press the random fic button more often!  This was a different take than what I've read before, and I thought I'd read all there was to offer, so thanks for making this one a different breed of SS/HG fic.  i love how you built their relationships up slowly, giving them a strong foundation.  usually when I've read a fic where Hermione has been raped or abused, the author wastes no time in getting them together as soon as possible - which is when I stop reading. Thank you for taking the time to share this wonderful fic.

This chapter left me with such a warm fuzzy feeling :-) Love in various forms everywhere. The passionate love between Hermione and Severus, the warm blanket of friendship with which Harry and Ginny are wrapping both of them and lets not forget the children's love towards them. They deserve all of this after what they have been through.

Thank god, for a moment I thought he would let her go.This was such a tender moment, their meeting again, the acknowledging of how much they missed each other and the not wanting to hurt her on Severus part. Well done!

Finally I have time to continue reading this story!I like it when correspondence is shown in stories - they convey so much. Like, in this case the tiptoeing around admitting how miserable they both are.

I'm a sucker for happy endings, I have to admit. And if there ever was a happy ending, you have written it here.Thank you for writing and sharing a good story.

I love happy endings and this one had it all.Thanks so much for this story. It made me smile.

Ahh, lovely ending.  Cute surprise with Hermione being the Minister.  At least there's someone with brains at the head now!

i loooved seeing their 25th anniversary!  what a delightful end to a wonderful story.  loved hermione as minister of magic.  great story.  thanks so much for sharing your time, tallent and vision.

That was wonderful.

Whew!  About time! :)

Yay! Finally some kissing!  My sentiments exactly, neelix!I was so afraid that Severus would allow her to leave, but thank goodness (and neelix) he didn't.  Your writing of this scene is delicate and filled with hope.  Can lemons be far behind?  Lord, I hope not.Only three more chapters?  *sniff*  I love this story so much that I don't want it to end.  It is beautiful.Beth

I just found this story on the home page here at TPP yesterday. I finished reading it just now and would have finished it yesterday but my laptop froze up. This story is a real page turner. It started really dark but it has happily come out of the darkness. Great writing. I'm glad I found your story. You get gold stars for the best chapter title ever for chapter 17! Cheers,

Yeah! I was getting a little depressed.  Thanks for the update! Good chapter!

yay kissing!  *sigh*  i await the rest semi-patiently!   thanks so much

You should see the smile on my face. As big Hermione's I think and he's not even leading me upstairs! (unfortunately!). Oh, Lemons my dear? licks lips. LOL.

Mmmm... that was delicious. I love it! Can't wait for the next chapter!

I'm so glad Hermione decided to stay with Severus. I'm also very happy that they're finally taking that next step in their relationship. I'm looking forward to the next chapter.

*extremely cheesy grin* Love it!!!! I love that she was ready to walk and out and he stopped her at the last second. Real nail-biter there. Are there lemons on the way??? LOL (I am only slightly Severus addicted. Right, a bit more than 'slightly'.) Wonderful, dearest!