I loved this the first time I read it, and it only improved upon the second read. My heart leapt into my throat when Severus said, ‘I am surprised that you did not rush to cover up, Hermione.’
Three cheers for Lucius and his matchmaking. :D

Lovely, lovely story! Lucius, you sly dog, you - what a good friend you are!

A delightful bit of summer smut. Loved it!

Brilliant. I loved it!! Well done

I loved the way you brought all the senses into play. The sun on Hermione's body, the cushion's buttons digging into her skin, the smell of lavender in the air, and the smells of both their bodies. Such an evocative fic.

Interesting!  This is probably the fourth time I've read this story.  Why do I keep coming back to it?  It has some really nice touches....The very first sentence where H. has to shift because those buttons are digging into her skin.  Next, the change in light that causes the lavender rows to cast a shadow.   And next, the sense of the "sun protection" (aka:  sun screen) spell having been cast...the indication that the intruder is someone who cares, whose first instinct is to protect on this basic and very physical level.Next, I loved the detail of Severus's pausing to "ruffle" the lavender, to enjoy or to gain courage from the sensual glory that masses of lavender can give.I've put this on my favourites list for these reasons...and I thank you!

very entertaining, sigh, good work!!!

I don't think I will ever smell lavender without blushing. And I must add that I spent a great deal of time where there's plenty of it growing outside...

this is so hot and touching. you have  combined smut and romance in such a beautiful way. I can even picture Lucius plotting and scheming so that the two of them can have their perfect moment alone in a perfect setting. Well I always knew that he was a man of  taste

very sweet

This is so sweet and passionate that I had to read it twice!  Beth

WONDERFUL!!!!!

What a wonderful story,  I loved it!!!

Brilliant. Hermione is one lucky gal!

Great story.  Lemony and sweet.   Lucius the matchmaker?  LOL

THAT WAS HOT - AND TOUCHING AS WELL

Ahh, how wonderfully romantic. Brilliant stuff.. I am grinning like a loon!

This is such a lovely, sweet tale.  :D

Thank you for such a truly gorgeous tale. You painted the scene so vividly, I could almost smell the lavender and feel the heat of the sun. Well done!

Smutty and moving in one essay, brilliant.

This is great! If I close my eyes I can almost smell the lavendar and hear the bees buzzing. Ah, summer love. Very well done, perfect length and well written.