Now they just need to be in the same room!

A little communication could have saved on batteries! :)

He he, bet Hermione's eating her words that she wanted to take things slow.  Nice, hot chapter - enjoyed it very much, now for them to just find their pace together...  ;)

An utterly fabulous and hot chapter. Now to get them to do that, together :)

A most unique and unexpected take on Lust, but one that definitely rachets up the level of anticipation for what might happen when our duo finally gets their act together. Figuratively ~and~ literally.

*Fans self* Hope they can top that in real life! Dum-dums. They should have stuck around each other and done that together! Nicely done ASID.

i love that you did not go with the obvious in this chapter, but allowed them to explore their lust for each other individually before they finally get to explore it together.  which i suspect they will at some point.  ;)

Yay, they're getting some action!  It helps a bit if they are in the same location, but I guess this counts as taking it slow.  Hope this is just a preview of things to come.

Hey livvy!  Great Chapter!  Stupid, stupid men, I'm so glad Hermione set them both straight!  I can't wait to see how Severus fixes this mess!  Much Love ~ Brena

Ooh, Sevvie, baby, how could you think that smarm-ball Ron could hold a candle to you?  It's gonna take something realllllly special to win Hermione back, like first editions of Hogwarts, a History--and the Kama Sutra.

Well now! That was quite the chapter! Full of scheming, comparing, fantasizing-all for Hermione to be his lover. He even has a plan: to introduce her to her own inner sensualist and a contingent plan to "get his Slytherin on" in case Weasley wants to plant his freckled flag on Hermione. Hermione is similar to Lily? I didn't really catch how that worked. Hermione is a lovely and accomplished witch? Was that it?But the line of having Hermione be a prize to be won... Severus is really sucking up for a wrathful Hermione. I wonder if Ron can be just conniving enough with his "plan to win Hermione back" that could stoke Snape's wrath?A very sensual and descriptive account of what is lurking in Snape's mind. Good work!!Livvy

Nicely done :)  I'm enjoying the story, can't wait to read more!  :)*going back to lurker mode*

Well! No longer his caseworker... that opens a lot doors now for them. It is obvious he isn't scared off easily-a sign that he does hold an interest in her. I'm sure his heart is doing back-flips over the knowledge Ron is no longer in the game. And now that she has let the kitty out of the bag concerning her needs in a man-he's set. Who but a man really gone head over heels would clean a woman's flat? Things are looking better!Very nice chapter!Livvy

A wonderful chapter. It was nice to see Severus' point of view.

This was a very in depth chapter chock full of medical practices and religious beliefs I knew nothing about. As I searched for more information on Lao Tzu, I realized Severus isn't a true follower. I could find only one instance that could be proof that of his involvement with this belief system: the fact he did not parade his knowledge of how he came to create the Sensuality and Sexuality lines. At the heart of Lao Tzu is the belief one does not show off any talents that may have manifested during a person's work into the three essential tenets of Tao. It is a peaceful belief system. As I will be doing wrath, I find it difficult how I will be able to do it. But, as Snape doesn't seem to follow, he just uses what he can for his own greed and benefit. But then again, perhaps Lao Tzu had a part in his coming to grips with the act of forgiveness.Great chapter!Livvy

Wow! These two can't seem to help themselves. It's like vicious flirting. Rather dangerous when a red hot button is pushed. Clearly, Hermione won that round with her comeback about James and his mad skills with Quidittch. Snape deserved it. He derided her at every turn with his envy. She got him square between the eyes. His retreat was more than enough to signal to Hermione she'd hit a very sore spot. I wish she hadn't felt the need to apologize. I think Snape protests too much about "Ronald" and is actually turned-on by Hermione's ability to dish out what he serves her. Like he thought earlier,

"Granger did possess some little smarts, and a life shackled to that nimrod would be a colossal waste of her talent. Now that was justice for you: Severus existed in a world where a powerful, intelligent wizard such as himself was shunned for lack of attractiveness or inane social graces, but the witless wonder managed to get on with someone of three times his intelligence quotient. Granger had blossomed into a comely witch, and she had decided to favor Weasley with her attentions. The very thought of it left a sour taste in his mouth just on principle."

But of course Snape is after all, a man of principle *rolls eyes*. He thinks she's smart and hot, and does envy that "gormless hair pile"

Good job!
Livvy

LOL - Lavender Crabbe, now that's divine retribution if ever I heard it.  Great chapter, would love to see Severus' more filled out figure.

I had to laugh at his exclamation about his back end. LOL

Oh yes, please do help Hermione find her inner sensualist.  The possibilities are endless from there!

I laughed out loud with Serverus's outburt regarding his arse. Very funny!

Man, I thought you would have had some more "action" in here. Maybe the next chapter...

I like the imagery of his well-rounded bottom :)

Once you reach middle age, it's best to never look behind you, in any way. I'm sure there's nothing wrong with Severus' bottom that a little passionate exercise wouldn't cure! ;)

Yay!  A plotting, sensualist Severus... *happy sigh*

Mmm. I want some of those chocolates! :)