i don't know of too many things more miserable than being married to a man you don't love.  lovely story.  especially loved how he pounced!  thanks and mucho smoochies

While Hermione Granger had kept many secrets in her life, Hermione Snape was not a woman who kept secrets. Perfect ending to a wonderful story.  I loved it!  I'm glad to see everything worked out for them.  ~and Ron too, however loyalty challenged he turned out to be~ 

I love the pacing of this story. At any point it could have been ruined by having Severus confess too quickly, but you did such an excellent job of hitting us with what we knew was coming at just the right time. You have my vote, author.

quite amazing to have an entire story, the ruin of the relationship, the unacted upon desires, the pain of betrayal, and the fulfillment of the 'dream' all in one chapter. I'm glad that she didn't act on her attraction until after she left Ron and that he didn't kiss her until she was ready.

Short and simple, with enough realism and a pinch of drama to make this the purr-fect 20 minute read! You've managed to express all plot and content without in being overcooked or under-done! Congratulations and Good Luck in the voting! Truly wonderful!

I am glad Hermione had the strength of character to resist the temptation, even though she had many reasons to. Ron's loss - Snape's gain.

  I know that usually after the story is finished, we find out who the author is.   I was wondering if we will find out and if you will be putting the info on the story.    Great story, loved it.  Keep them coming.

Ron is such a jerk...She should have left him.Well anyway the right man won! Great job!!!!

great story, i loved it.

Oh, I just love a happy ending--well done :)

Nicely wrapped up. :)

i loved this great job!

As a woman who kept my maiden name when I married, I was a little put off by Hermione keeping her name in her first marriage and taking his name in the second.  It seems - I dunno- unnatural.  I adore my husband, but there is something so wonderful about keeping your own precious name.  I think once a woman had married and kept her name, she would never want to marry and take someone else's.  It's not a matter of how much you love, but a personal thing inside herself.But that one bit aside, a very sweet pleasant story and a nice happy ending to keep us satisfied.  Thanks for sharing this with us!  I love a supportive Molly, too.

Ah, this was marvelous. I loved that she took Severus' name.

I'm glad she didn't act on her feelings until the marriage was over.  A good story.  Quite realistic, I think.

You managed to tell a lot in just one chapter. Good work here.Oh, poor Hermione. Of course it wasn't right of her to just carry on with her marriage without telling Ron her true feelings, which he probably still noticed; but just imagine silently suffering for so many years...

This was absolutely lovely!  Somehow in the space of just one chapter you have managed to convey an entire story and yet still managed to take us through the journey step by step - quite an achievement!Maybe the old adage 'it comes to those who wait' applies here; certainly we know the dear Potions master has patience and I'm glad Hermione was finally able to relinquish her own feelings which she had believed all along to not be returned.  There is nothing worse than unrequited love.  Well done for this! :-)

Wonderful story!!

This is absolutely wondeful. Exactly the kind of story I need to lighten my mood considering the weather today. Thank you so much for sharing.

Thank you! *****

I loved it. It's sad staying married out of guilt but it worked out happily for them. Thanks Mystery Writer for the happily ever after ending.

I was so happy that Molly and the Weasleys were supportive of her. It kind of annoys me when many fics have them viewing her as a pariah (when Ron's the one cheating, etc.). Good work with Snape and their feelings for each other.

I absolutely loved this story. You said so much in just one chapter.

I am so glad that Hermione and Severus came together at the end, and that she was so faithful throughout. Nothing like a little Ron-bashing :) It's also nice that the Weasleys and Molly didn't judge her too harshly at the end. Beautiful!

This was a well rounded and fleshed out story.  I enjoyed reading it.