I am really enjoying this and look forward to seeing Ginny brought into the Azkaban 'family'. I hope the ministry does notice Hermione's marriage at some point - it would be interesting. I should love to see more of Hermione's life outside of Azkaban.

It's a pity high level prisonner aren't allowed for marital visits. They may not need it right now but I'm sure in the near future...

I would really like to know whose Roman God Severus believes in. And I appreciate the current debate. Even if one can not cover it all in one time it gives things to think upon.

Too funny how Ginny just wants to hear Hermione confess her interest for her husband.Glad to see Hermione pushing Ginny and Billy together!  It should prove interesting seeing how that goes.Looking forward to seeing what happens next!

But where is the slinky quote from?

Excellent chapter and new ideas for what Severus was all about.

Will they manage a kiss at the end of the day? After all it's tradition... Or is it at New year under the mistletoe? *shrug* No, cant' remember *grin*

Maybe he'll regret his baiting. I hope he can soothe her feelings afterwards.

ROFL. Early DEs just a bunch of stoners! :)

Hippies, love in....*giggle* 
Lovely, indeed.

Thank you again for sharing~Elou

Perhaps Severus' confession will do some good and Hermione will finally admit to herself that if she wasn't already, she was well down the road to becoming an addict as well.  On Severus' part, bleeding off the bad memories by talking about them to someone can help him too.  If he can stop hating himself, he can finally believe that he deserves to be out of Azkaban.

Liked your version of the origins of the Death Eaters--Sev's initiation while passed out from a Wizarding version of a frat party is hilarious and yet oddly believable.

Thanks for updating the next part of this so quickly!

Two updates in a week! THANK YOU!

I loved this chapter.  I'm glad Severus is telling her everything.

Fantastic!  I liked the look into Severus's history.  Glad to see he's realised that confession does him good and he can confide in Hermione, but will she truly understand and will they both appreciate it?

Looking forward to seeing what happens next!

Oh my...I think that hate is the furthest thing from the reality of the situation.  He may well be annoyed, or angry at her line of statements at this moment...but hate, I don't think so. 
This is so good. I just want to scream out loud, "For goodness sake, Severus...Tell her the truth!  Make her see!"
Alas, then it would be over too soon.  My divine torture would come to an end.  No, I am quite patient. *giggle*
Thank you once again for sharing~Elou

I think Hermione went a bit too far in saying Severus hated Muggles and Muggleborns. I can picture the fight this is going to cause between them.

Ooh, that's a dangerous thing to say--methinks Hermione is still smarting over her unwanted realization that she actually desires her husband.  In her mind, if she keeps him pushed away then she won't have to worry about acting on her baser instincts.  But it's never quite that simple!  Looking forward to the next part of this confrontation.

Bold statements were certainly made, whether intentional or not.  Hope they can communicate past the initial trauma of their words.  (Especially Hermione)  Great job on funny and fascinating story!

OMG!  HERMIONE!!!  That was NOT a good thing to say.  Poor Snape.

Excellent.  Poor Severus has so much pain inside him that he ignores until just the wrong thing is said.  The he's devastated.  The end of this chapter was a LOT of fun!

Ohh, what a situation.  They are each thinking the other isn't interested.  How frustrating!  LOL.  I love it!

I'm glad to know that this chapter doesn't end here. I sure hope they can get along long enough to realize that their individual attractions are mutual. They would be so much happier if they could just admit it and get down to business.

But what fun would that be?

I think they both enjoy winding each other up equally as much! :)

I've been reading through this the last few days.  I usually avoid stories that focus around the Marriage Law.  Usually, they all seem the same and are uncreative.  But I like yours - a lot.  It's fun, interesting, funny and all a bit sad.  I'm not sure of your timeline but isn't Hermione supposed to be moving into the Prince home relatively soon?  (Unless she already did and I missed it?)  I'm sure she has her work cut out for her with that project.

Self-imposed imprisonment...I can't wait to find out the reasons!  I expect after he's married he'll end up getting out and I can't wait to find out what Hermione and Severus end up doing together! lol