I am itching to run to the next chapter immediately (I can't believe I missed all these updates), but I will pause briefly to leave a review.  Hopefully I won't misspell too badly because of my haste!There were so many good bits to this chapter, that it's hard for me to pick out a "favorite", but I really did like:There was, as it happened, no section on ‘deflowering a virgin’ in 101 Ways to Drive a Witch Wild by the editors of WQ Magazine. Indeed, five minutes’ paging through the ‘Seductions’ chapter prompted Severus to throw the book into the fireplace and jab it with a poker into the hottest part of the fire.I could just see him flinging the book into the fireplace with a snarl, and the fact that he actually tried reading it was hilarious all by itself!  He really does care, but fortunately he knows better than to try to be anything but himself--his best self.  I know the next chapter is going to be fab, and I'm with Hermione...keep talking, Sev, keep talking!

Oh my god! I read this in pieces (after rereading the last two chapters ti get the full effect). I read the last bits sitting in my math class right before it started. The roses had me grinning like a fool. I felt like dancing my own little jig. The only thing that feels a little off is the level if Hermione's maturity. She feels too young and unconfident. I guess that's just because she's unsure and inexperienced though.
I can't wait to see what happens next. I'm so excited and I just can't hide it. And now in singing! Update soon please!

ahh... Secret love, it's so romantic!

Yea, another chapter.  To bad they couldn't be together all night in physical company.  At least they got what they really wanted.  Can't wait for the next chapter.

 Wow, she's certainly looking forward to experimenting with the Caramel - nicely done! Interesting with Jill and good foresight to make sure she destroys the letters just in case of interception.Looking forward to the next chater!

Ukrainians Rule!!!!

Ukrainians Rule!!!!

Z-OMGLurve

OMFG!Silly Herms!*devours moar*

Percy IS a tosser!*scurries for moar*

Upon opening my 'updated story email' you have once again made do the reverential sequence of closing eyes, breathing deeply, and sighing 'yessss.'  And that's just from knowing you had updated.There are so many incredible images here conjured by your words that it is impossible to pick one or two. But I wonder what those Ukrainians were up to!!

that was fun!

Are we infering that Bella is his hearts desire?  or maybe not? ... curious!

very interesting, and I really like Jill.  Everyone should have a Jill.

Well I got up today too early to leave for work, too late to go to the gym.  Wondering what to do with my time, and then I find this story updated... bliss.  I no longer find this magic creepy since it is mutual.  I do think it will take some experimenting on their parts, but they seemed to do pretty darn good on their first tryI like the bit where she wished he could send a better message on the galleon, and before she can think any further on it, he does.Lavender and Jill both make me a bit nervous.  Time will tell I guess.  You need to find Ron a girlfriend, and not the obnoxious Lavender.  Then I won't have to worry about him while our other two couples do their thing.  He is such a nice boy... so long as he isn't interfering with Severus and Hermione.Oh, and no need to worry about lack of preview, just update quickly and it won't matter ;)

I am so ready for a slow build!  --  I think you are about to make my Monday!

mmmm.... so canon-y.*noms the next bit*

That was fabulous.

great chapter not liking the suspense!keep up the great writing can't wait for the next chapter

Yeah I agree with the others in that I'm sad for the both of them. Nothing worse than being separated by circumstances. The caramel is a good trick to have in your arsenal tho!

Well it's about time Hermione cottons on to what the rest of us already know. :) I like the beginning and look forward to reading the rest.

With a little sweet caramel they can be together even when they are apart. :)

"She wasn’t certain, at the moment, which was more real: Gryffindor Tower, Hogwarts Castle, the world in general, and the last seventeen point seven years of her life; or two point four hours in one high, wide, uncanopied bed in the Slytherin dungeons."Ooh!  I love the use of specific numbers here!  So very in-character for her, I think!

Snape rolling over and showing us his soft underbelly (when managed in character) is always highly adorable. Plus that was a particularly good lemon :D

Oh lucky lucky me!  I get to be the first to review on this delicious chapter!I felt so sorry for them, that they couldn't spend all night together, and I had completey forgotten the P.C.  --  what a WONDERFUL idea!I wish I could have heard some of that "psalm of possessive and tender whisperings" Severus murmured to her in his bed--but you've given me some wonderful things to ponder on and dream about as I toddle off to bed.Well worth staying up till 2:30 am for!  Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!