Thanks.  By now, you know the next two chapters explore darker territory.  I occasionally think I should have continued the style of the first two chapters.

Thanks.  By now, you know the next two chapters explore darker territory.  I occasionally think I should have continued the style of the first two chapters.

Thanks.  The unusual pairing offered the possibilities of new approaches.

Thanks.  The unusual pairing offered the possibilities of new approaches.

"How often it falls to us of the frail breasts to chronicle those revealing incidents in life that they who were born with the stouter hearts, though they may secretly and even eagerly devour the tale, neglect to record because of the shame they think might be visited upon the hapless author who merely seeks to display the height, breadth, and if she is honest, the depth of human existence, for it is only with such honesty that the fullness of human nature can be viewed and, thus viewed, lead us to the pinnacle of understanding, which is surely the goal of all literature worthy of the name, and it is by way of this modest apology that the author, lacking as may be in skilled repartee, does set out to put down a coherent account of incoherent events which began ...."

The indications are that I am losing a number of readers because of the inclusion of Minerva, but she makes the story work.  I’m being repetitious, but if witches live to one hundred forty and age proportionately, then Minerva is equivalent to a thirty-year-old non-witch – quite a dish.

All of Severus gets to shine in this story.

There is no greater compliment than an erotic chapter sending a fan girl in search of her mate.

Thanks.  Yes, the author is having almost as much fun as the girls.

Should I wish that your professor grace your inner kitten so purrfectly?

It is quite a pair of witches, and I hope it is a night that readers remember.

There are some differences. *smirk* But we hope they are complementary.

A classy review - what I hoped for.

He is a credit to his House.Not to mention a proponent of inter-House harmony.

Thanks.  Next chapter is being polished.

Thanks for the feedback.  I tend to see pictures in my head and sometimes think I underwrite for those who do not.

He's a bit out-of-character.  He has an attitude, but he's not mean-spirited.  I can't abide canon-Snape.

You have anticipated the next chapter where he twinkles his eyes, and a lot more. 

Thanks.  For a while, I thought my attempt at humor had missed the mark.

I like the characters as fallible humans and that Minerva has sneaked under his defenses.  I now wish I had developed them more instead of rushing to the ending.

I’m assuming mm-hg-ss is natural enough that it is very popular, which means the story needs an unusual ending to set it apart.

Canon presents the instructors from the point of view of schoolchildren, and to young schoolchildren, all teachers are old.  If witches live to one hundred forty and age proportionately, then Minerva is the equivalent of a thirty year old non-witch.  She may be severe in looks and manner, but she has the aura of intelligence, and she is trim and healthy from all the stairs.  The film portrayal may be psychologically and artistically correct, but it is logically incorrect.  Think of Maggie Smith in her thirties.  Unfortunately, the narrative doesn’t make this point until the second chapter.

Does this help?

Make it clear?  As you may have noticed from the little speech by Severus, this story borders on crack-fiction.  I don’t know if the reader can become less confused than the author and her characters or not.  Hope you enjoy the ride.

Oh, I get that it's crackfic. Looking forward to the rest of the ride, for sure.

Thanks for the encouragement.  The chapters should appear about a week apart although I am wrangling with the third and final one.

Good question.

The plot tries to thicken despite our characters.

Thanks.  Yes, the story moves by misdirection.

Your first line is the response I was after.  I wanted to take something squicky and write it as elegant and enchanting.I hope the next chapter lives up to your expectations.  You're giving me performance anxiety.