Yay for real romance I say!  This was truly beautiful.  Forgive me but, when they are sharing that meal, I couldn't help thinking of thescene in Snowcake when AR's character, Alex, and Carrie-Anne Moss' character are eating at hers and he just stares at her and suddenly says 'You're so beautiful' (and all I want to do is change my name to Maggie and have him look at me that way! Grrrr)I'm loving reading a story where they are not rushing into things (call my old fashioned, I don't care!) It's actually a refreshing change, although of course I'm sure they will be giving into their more basic instincts quite soon if your previous stories are anything to go by! But I have every faith that you'll keep up the romantic side as well! :-)

Wonderful chapter, I am a sucker for such romantic interludes:-))

Poor Severus is to bored with life to be able to find pleasure with his whore. or apparently any one or anything else.But how could both Severus and Hermione missed the fact that they throughly enjoy each other?This has all the hallmarks of a good story, Neelix.  I'm off to the next chapter!Beth

That was a really sweet chapter.  I like that Hermione is waiting for love and commitment.  Severus is a little OC but that's okay for it goes with the story.  I can't wait until their next morning.  Update soon please.

Rather beautiful actually.  I can see what is happening very well.

very good.  I can't wait to read more.

Awww. So very... fully.

This may be "old", and it may have been one of your "first", but it is definitely VERY good, and I am having a thoroughly enjoyable time reading it!  Looking forward very much to more!

Sweet and steamy at the same time. Nice.

I like that Hermione sticks to what she has always promised herself.

Author's Response: Yeh... NOW she's sticking to it... heehee

If he's not romantic than who is?? Very sweet chapter, I'm looking forward to more!

Well, I'm glad Hermione has such good intentions...but I can't help but wonder just how long good intentions will hold up under animal attraction!  Still, when (not if) she gives herself to Severus, he'll at least know that this isn't a gift given lightly.I feel all warm and fuzzy inside!  Glad to see that the next chapter is in queue!

just lovely.  I am glad she told him she wanted a man to love her and commit before making love.  thanks for that romance....although I look forward to when they turn up the heat!

That was very beautiful and very sensible. I look forward to see how they get on at breakfast that's if they didn't sneak into one anothers room in the night hehe. I'm sure they will behave. Great update.

That was almost too easy....

Oh, of course he thought it was a joke! Ahhh! But he came to his senses quickly, thank heavens. I loved what Val said about him to Hermione. I mean, it's sad and all, but Hermione can help him with that, because they're MADE for each other. LOL. Fab update, hon. Gave me tingles and everything.

Oh, that was just perfect. It's nice to know they are examining their feelings. LOL. The perfect date, really.

The match maker is correct... she does have her work cut out for her.

Wow, good.  Really, really good. Update soon...PLEASE!

Well, I'm so glad I missed the update before this one so that I could enjoy all three chapters in one go. It was really great work and soooo sweet!!

FANTASTIC!....I'm so glad he has accepted the fact that this isn't a prank.. Bless his insecure little heart! Well done, looking forward to more!!!  WOW!

This is very sweet.  I love it.

I had some crumpets for breakfast this morning......drippin' wi' butter but I don't think they would have been half as tasty as Severus or Mr Rickman flavoured ones. What a delightful little tale you are weaving. As I have always stated....any man who can say the words "Digital sound processor" and have a woman creaming her knickers..........and he's now 63 for gawd's sake is very special indeed. But apart from you lot no one else seems to share my fascination. My youngest daughter says he sounds "nasally" for Christ's sake! Magic story but don't let it come to a close too soon. Best wishes, Love Ali xxxx. And PS....Yes.......I would like to meet!!!!!!!!!

Aww! Yay! (Can't wait for the next chapter. Will there be smutty-smut involved?) XD

'Indeed'! I even thinkI felt that tingle. Maybe she won't have to work hard after all, but it would be more fun if she did. Great chapter.