I think it's natural of her, and very in character, for Hermione to wish to have a well-stocked medicine chest.  After all she's been through, a box of adheisive bandages and an ace banadge wouldn't cut it!

By the way, I want her house!OK i am won over by Hermione's providential meeting with Eugene.  I love to think of what a witch could do to help a poor boy.  make his coat warmer, for instance, as well as feed him and perhaps even confound the evil aunt and uncle sometimes.  I think Harry should have a young person to help too. Helping others always helps yourself.

Being a parent of an only child, I always find it the idea of disowning your darling child to be incomprehensible.  But everyone is different.  I don't understand why people would do many of the things we read about in the news.  I'm glad poor Hermione isn't destitute!  maybe she can start up a House Elf Liberation front or a Muggleborn support network.Gosh! that was horrible. If any of your readers were in doubt that Hermione should leave Ron, I think you put that to rest! 

oh what an insensitve bastard Ron was!  I actually find that creepy.  and rather sick-making.  But I am merely stating my own personal reaction. I think Ron is way out of character, not that war doesn't change people. but that one part is very disturbing.  It really seemed like rape to me, the way you described their first intercourse.the scene in the courtroom was wonderful.  Harry is so messed up and Hermione, being so close to him and having a few months' experience with the Post-War Harry, manages to calm him down a bit, like he was a child.I think you've done such a great job painting a distraught Harry! 

Excellent beginning!  You have a really good feel for this story.  I am glad there is more to read right now.

whoa!  talk about two level conversation.  wonderful update.  thanks so much

Oooooh it's the birds & the bees talk.  Those are always exciting and awkward.  I loved how they handled it though.  And the mud room scene...delicious!  Thanks for the update, and I can't wait to see what happens next!  Much Love  ~ Brena

I love this story so much. I just re-read it and fell in love with the way you've portayed Hermione and Severus' getting on after the war.

poor sev! lol i wonder, if or when i ever have kids, how i'll be able to handle that! Knowing me, i'd just get them a book and say "knock yerselves out, kiddos!" and it would be just my luck they'd hit themselves over the head with the book rather than read it ~rolls eyes~very funny chapter!

Interesting talk, it is such a shame that children that young in our society needs to have this conversation.

Severus in full teaching mode, but sex-ed this time.He put a lot of himself into his lecture; too much for the boy to comprehend, but I'm sure it stuck with Eugene how he should behave towards women.I also liked the discussion of poetry. Somehow what he said about Wordsworth's poetry mirrors his own feelings, methinks. He obviously needed time alone to puzzle his feelings for Hermione out.

So, I'm guessing Severus believes Hermione wants to make a life with him? He's a little hard for me to read right now. He's a much better man for her than Ron and she will love him the way he deserves to be loved. Lol, I keep thinking, figure it out you two. Wonderful chapter, I enjoyed it.

An amazing chapter! First of all, I am trilled that Severus finalyy has realised that he loves Hermione. Seccondly, the talk with Eugene was brilliant, very well written. Third; I am so looking forward for the next update!

Well, Severus took his time coming to the party but then he was in boots and all! :)

Interesting talk with the youngun'.  How funny that sometimes things like that occur when they're both thinking of it themselves.  Very nice kiss and confession from Severus.  Why didn't Hermione say anything?  Is that making Severus have second thoughts?  Severus' advice to Eugene was well thought out, and it really said something about himself.  Not just the last part, the whole thing.

Will we ever find out about Eugene's parentage?And does Snape, er, Mr Black, have the Mirror of Erised, or is he just barking?

What a lovely chapter!  Hermione's patient and understanding acknowledgment of Severus' need to have time to sort out his feelings was beautifully rewarded.  When Severus came back from one of his solitary walks and put his arms around her and kissed her neck I wanted to cheer!  His softly spoken "I love you," was the cherry on top!  "This wizard would take his time to savor her, to taste her, and lure her desires from inside her."  This is such a beautiful description of the man!  *sigh*

The evening meal with Eugene was both endearing and fun.  I thought Severus was going to fall off his chair when the boy asked if girls really liked it when boys put their penises inside them.  LOL!  After a few fits-and-starts Severus got his wits about him and was able to give Eugene the guidance he needed on how to treat a witch... and exactly what would happen if the young man did anything that he had been warned against.

It was a bittersweet moment when Severus told him that he should never have sex with a woman that he did not love and respect.  "You should only have sex with a woman you love and respect, and who loves and respects you in return. Actually, you shouldn’t consider having sex with a woman until you know she wants to make a life with you,” interjected Severus as he lowered his head from view. “Then you won’t ever be hurt.”  It made me wonder if Severus and Lily had ever had sex. 

Thank you for this marvelous update.!Beth

Wow, so much story in this chapter!  I like the emergence of motherly!Hermione and Eugene intrigues me, as does his "Mr Black" *snorts with laughter*. Mr Black! LMAO!Thank you for the glossary of Cumbrian slang, and kudos to you for using it - it made the setting more realistic."She thought a lot about the past, about Harry, Ron, Hogwarts, all those who had died. Each time she brewed, she could hear Professor Snape’s cold voice in her head, telling the class how they should be cutting their ingredients. She realized he would always be a part of her, just as when she had to perform certain charms, she would hear the squeaky voice of Professor Flitwick, saying, 'Now, swish and flick!'"<-----awwww! Bittersweet!

Why did you end the chapter there.  I love this story.  Please update soon.  I hate cliffies.  I laughed for a good five minutes with the penises comment.  Good comic timing.

I suppose it's the thought that counts (and the tenderness conveyed was lovely), but in this context, Harry and Hermione kissing was just weird.Hermione's parents disowning her is awful for her but a completely understandable reaction.  But holy inheritance, Batman!  Now off to see what she does with it!

Methinks that Harry could use some psychotherapy...poor guy.  And poor Hermione - I would like to think that Ron would not be so cruel.  Thoughtless, maybe, but not like that!  Ah well, we can agree to disagree here, as long as Ron is not killed off unnecessarily in some ridiculous accident as a means of freeing Hermione for an eventually alive Severus Snape...right?

I think that this is a great telling of what might have happened immediately post-battle.  I especially liked the realistic actions and reactions between the characters, and I am glad that someone thought to go after Snape.  Harry's emotional strain, Hermione's fear, even Madam Pomfrey's shocked realization all rang true here, and I have not read many fanfic authors with such a talent for realism as exhibited here. Yay story!

Oh, I feel for Severus and Hermione!  The "facts of life" discussion is always an embarrassing one, for all parties...  But at least Eugene knows he can come to them with embarrassing questions, and they won't turn him away or think less of him, which is probably the most important thing of all about these little talks!Love this story, and can't wait until the next chapter!

Excellent advice! I might have to borrow some of it for my almost-11 year old :)

hmmm, severus loves hermione... not sure how i feel about that yet but we'll see.oh lord - the sex talk...

This is officially becoming one of my favourite stories!I can't wait for the next chapter. That scene with Severus wrapping his arms around her...Wow the imagery was just lovely.Nice work.A~