Even though real life demanded my attention for quite some time, I'm so glad I finally got to finish reading this story. We'll done!

Yay! Back together.

Lol I just loved how Severus was handled! Ginn really annoys me so I was happy to see that come to an end. So glad some of the Weasleys started the mend! 

It feels like I should be offended for some reason at the start of some chapters due to misunderstandings between Hermione and Severus and her almost always apologizing and then you go and keep writing the chapter and make me see why it worked out the way it does. Lol! Another fantastic chapter (or couple of chapters as I can't recall if I reviewed consistently as I get very involved and just keep reading) and I loved the castle getting into it. 

Lovely chapter. I really like how the Malfoys are taking to Hermione. Can't wait to read about her chat with Narcissa and her date with Severus.I hope you don't mind but found 2 small typos. "This brought fought another round of giggles" and "Hermione blushed and shock her head."

Lol love the portraits!

I had a feeling that was going to happen however that last sentence... I must find out where he's going with that!

Sorry to see that reaction but I can see it fitting in well with how the story has progressed so far.

Still loving this story. Different take on the reason behind certain Weasleys behaviours as well as relationships surrounding the Malfoys. Excellent chapters so far!

Yet another excellent chapter! One small typo though; severed instead of served in the sentence, "Hermione was conscious of the amount of alcohol being severed..."

Yay! Fantastic interactions between Severus and Hermione.

new and interesting learning about severus' family history!! so must didn't have their true love.. so dad...

Oh, I haven't been around for awhile. I was so excited to see two new chapters!

Thank you for a marvelous update, it was all one could have hoped for and more:-))

So excited to see this.  I was so sad to think it would be lost to WiP.You had a couple of minor errors.  Fluer's sister is Gabrielle.  

Congratulations Doctor Perry!  So glad that you've finished the post grad work, and it was definitely worth waiting for to get a new chapter of this story.  Even though Severus had been laboring under a powerful curse, it was breathtaking to see that despite everything it wasn't all powerful.  If one had the ability to see past the surface of those around them, the curse just didn't pack its usual punch.  In a way, it's an analogy for life--everyone around us has more to them than what we get to see at a cursory glance.  But how many people take the time to really look?Thanks for the update, and I'm looking forward to the next one!

What a marvellous update, well Worth waiting for. I loved it, absolutely loved it. Severus realising that Hermione was never repulsed by his Veela curse was icing on the cake.

Any betas in sight? :D It's great that this story hasn't been abandoned. :D But still WIPs make me nervous... :D 

Lovely. I'm so glad to be reconnected to this story. Defintely enjoyable to read and watch the growth of all the many characters. I'm very impressed with your ability to balance so many of them. I look forward to future chapters. Thank you for sharing. Also, congrats on submitting your PhD thesis, I hope it was well received. 

Severus is capable of finding true love, but it will take some convincing to get him to belive that he is truely loved.

Given her previous experence at the manor, I doubt Hermione would want to go back there just yet, but as it was her that lead them to Severus, it would hav been nice to be asked at the very least.

I spent the last day re-redating this wonderful story!!!  You have me in tears here.  This last chapter was so powerful.  Thank you for the wonderful read.  I so look forward to another installment.

I was so delighted to see another chapter up for this story. I have really enjoyed your writing and I am very intrigued by this story!  Congrats on getting your PhD thesis in!  What an accomplishment!

I am so glad you're back, and congratulations on the PhD!The ceremony was lovely, and the emphasis on magical intent and near silence of it all made it quite profound.  Tansy is a fun new character as well--I'm looking forward to seeing more of her in the future.

Still enjoying this immensely. I love the slow progression of the relationship and his inner tumoil. It’s refreshing and he’ so in character, even when being romantic. Great job.  I wonder though, and forgive me for suggesting, but there are a few things.  This: ‘If her Gryffindor brashness sent him scurrying away, she would use her Slytherin wiles.’ – I get so tired of the house thing all the time, repeated over and over, wouldn’t it have been better if she’s simply thought: If her brashness sent him scurrying away, she would use her feminine wiles.   And it’s Severus’ house, er, manor now, cant’ he rename the place Snape Manor?   And what’s with the opening of the two buttons – mum always told me that was a ‘loose’ thing to do, it would have read cuter if the buttons were ornamental, a decoration, not gapping and straining because she’d gained weight or a larger bust.