Wonderful story!

Ahhhh.  Just what I was hoping for!  Severus is very familiar with what it is like to come to terms with one's feelings after having suppressed his own for so long, so he is tender with Hermione while she learns to deal with hers.  What a special man he is, and perfectly suited to her.  They are both very fortunate to have each other.  I'm looking forward to the next chapter so much!!!  Well done, Valady.Beth

Good for Harry for being such a good friend, and double-good for Hermione for finally telling Ron she wanted to end their marriage.  I wish she hadn't told Ron that Severus was the man she loves... I would hate for Ron and Molly to make trouble for him, although I seriously doubt that he would much care what the world at large thinks about him so long as he and Hermione will be together.  I hope he is still at the flat when she gets back there.  This is so good!Beth

It is a real mark of Severus' love for Hermione that he didn't say anything to her remark about her and Ron "doing it."  His only response was to let her know how much he loves her and treasures her.  With any luck, Molly will be in full blown "control everything" mode, and Hermione will think long and hard about Severus while she listens to Molly waxing eloquent about her short comings as Ron's wife.Good chapter!Beth

"I can’t promise that what we have now will always be enough for me. I want you to be my wife; I want to have a family with you.”Severus is being as honest with her as possible.  Love is not enough to build a life on if the love cannot be declared and lived everyday.  Sooner or later, even the sincerest of lovers will long for the ordinary, which is quite extraordinary in the scheme of things.  It means he loves her with all his heart and it is killing him to have to share her with her other life.  That's honesty.  I hope Hermione will have focused on the "I want you to be my wife; I want to have a family with you.” instead of the "I can’t promise that what we have now will always be enough for me." part. C'mon, Hermione.  This decision should be easy... just move out of your comfort zone and claim the joy that is waiting for you!I really like this story !Beth

Dear me, Molly does love to call the shots where her family is concerned.  Never mind that Hermione would come to be so unhappy as long as her son got what he wanted.  How I wish Hermione has listened to her own mother.  With 20/20 hindsight, regrets become large.I really like the feel of this story, and I'm dying to know what decision Severus has made.  Off to the next chapter!Beth

Phew - think I need a lie down after this chapter (and I've only just got up!!)  Severus can definitely come round and cook me dinner any time he likes, especially if that's what happens afterwards!  I'm so glad for them though.  I just hope that Ron & family are not going to cause too much trouble ... I'm really pleased you've updated this story again! :-)

I'm so glad that Hermione moved her things out of the cottage and into their little flat.  I'm also glad that she got to experience all of the lovely lemons that Severus bestowed upon her so graciously.  I'm melting!  Your story has been so wonderful to read this morning.  :D

Finally! Great update x

Well... at least we know that Hermione isn't a doormat.  I would have loved to have been able to vent like that to my ex-inlaws!  I'm glad that she told Ron the truth.  It's much better that way.  Starting fresh with Severus in another country might be just what the Medi-witch ordered!  :D

Severus says such sweet things to her!  He really melts my butter!  I hope she gets away from the madness of her marriage and takes the plunge.  :D 

Oh, crap!  I can understand where Severus is coming from.  He's done his thing for king and country and needs a new career.  Maybe he sensed that Hermione was becoming too comfortable with their relationship and feared that she would never make the decision to leave her failed marriage unless he made a change.  Great chapter!  :D

Why am I not surprised that Molly 'helped' Ron and Hermione down the aisle.  Regret is horrible thing.  Hermione's mom had every right to be upset about the meddling.Severus seems so much better suited to Hermione's needs and desires.  He did a great job getting her attention off that journal she was reading.  *fans self*I know Severus needs to tell her something, but it doesn't sound like she is going to be happy about it.  Great chapter!  :D

Having a place to call their own makes such a difference when engaging in the type of relationship that they have.  It's a safe place for them to go to and be everything to each other for a while.  Nothing good to say about Ron.  He will always be a butthead in my book.  Fantastic beginning!  :D

this is how things should have ended in jkr's world.  great update.  thanks muchly

run, hermione!  run like the wind!  run all the way to spain!  cuz if you don't, i will!  thanks so much

Molly seems to be the mother-in-law from hell. I truly hope you'll give Hermione a chance to say what's in her mind. And two years of living with the in-laws... how anyone could survive that sane  is beyond me. :)

Speaking as one who has been very happily married to my co-respondent for nearly two decades - do it, Hermione.

Lovely lemons! However, revealing his plans probably didn't go as well as Severus had hoped. The fact that she cried even harder at the mention of having a family is rather concerning. Now what could be holding her back from going to Spain and starting a new life?!

so sad.  i hope this has a happy ending.  thanks so much for this excellent update

I agree with the other reviewers. Why on earth would she not leave with him??/M

She should leave Ron and not look back! Yummy Severus vs. Ginger Pubes???? No contest. Please update soon. =]

I wouldn't need asking twice if it were me!  Severus and Spain - what better combination, eh?! I'm loving your little story; I was sorry to read of previous critisism you had - I can guess that must have been pretty upsetting.  My own views/rules are: if I don't like something, I don't review or, better still, stop reading!  No one is perfect as this is a site for 'amateur' or novice writers;  I see lots of stories that may not be Shakespeare but are sincere in their portrayal and have great story lines.  Part of the fun is watching writers grow and develop and maybe even improve in some cases.  Reviewers should really try and encourage that.Keep the faith - this is good! :-)

oh, bless. She'll go though, right?

Well, since there seem to be no children involved, why does she stay with Ron?