Too funny her reaction to him breaking and entering - what does she expect from the head of Slytherine House?  Love the contrast of kisses even though they're only on her hand.  Well done!

“I do believe that was a compliment,” she said with a wry smile.

“Yes, well, I have been known to say something nice every once in a while,” he replied.

*snigger*  Hmm, they seem to be getting along quite well and seem to be of the same mindset.  I'm almost worried for Dwight Umber if the twof them are plotting together against him.

An interesting start to this story with a civil Snape...  Somehow you just know they're going to be seeing a lot more of each other over the weekend.  ;)

Interesting update. I am enjoying this story.

I love this! I can't help but prey that they end together. They seem well on the road, but, with you girls, one can never know...

He set her up to set Umber up.  Now, that's convoluted! :)

Great update, I am so glad Severus behaviour were only a ruse, I was concerned there a little while:-))
I love that the two of them scheem together, they do it so well:-)

Real coffee!! YAY!  This is a terrific story, team.  Can't wait to see what Snape has plotted.

Oh, I'm glad it was all part of a plan.  I was going to give him a swift kick in the rear.  I hope the kiss, since it was important to her, was genuine though.  Looking very forward to more!

Aw, that's it? You left me wanting more! I loved that he Slytherined-out both Hermione and Umber! Definitely looking forward to the meeting and what that might bring.

Oh, I love it. They are perfect. I fear for Hermione though. I don't know what will happen to her when she takes that potion.

An entertaining chapter.

Amusing.  I like how he used her to set up Umber.

"Hermione narrowed her eyes and wondered if she could get a shot in before security noticed."
 
Go for it, Hermione! I'll create a diversion to cover for you. What a total slimeball Umber is! So nice of him to let everyone know about her coming to his room. He seems just a little too interested in people saying disparaging things about Severus. Hmmmm.

Ooo, he's good.  And so are you ;)

I'm a sucker along with Hermione. I was annoyed with Snape, too. :) Good chapter.

Lovely addition to the story, Brandy!  I love how they are getting to know each other, and the sweet tension in this chapter is delicious!

They're getting to know each other, drawn together by a common cause.  Very yummy.I guess Sev kissed the other hand, right?

Sigh - a propper kiss on the hand is seriously underrated. It should be used more often.Good chapter.

Hey Brandy01! Great job with Chapter 3! That Umber guy is a real slime-ball! I'm so happy to see Severus stalking him and trying to protect Hermione too! I can't wait to see what happens next. Much Love ~ Brena

Working together and kissing her hand.   Oooo... I think something is brewing, and not a potion either.

Hmmm... Dwight Umber and Dolores Umbridge.  I see a strong resemblance in their characters.  I hope that Severus and Hermione have as much success against Dwight as they did confounding Dolores!

Moving right along.  Now that Hermione will be helping SS, I look forward to some secret-agent-type hi-jinks.  Thanks for the update to a story I am enjoying.

Very nice.

I agree absolutely: things are absolutely going to be interesting.