I can't imagine them anywhere else, can you? It will take a little while to get there, but not too much. They are very smart, after all :)

Two more words, "thank you!" :)I've chapters in queue! This story is complete, so there will be no additional waiting.

It was very much a surprise! I think they've a few surprises in store :)

She feels safe in Severus' arms, yes. But that doesn't mean she's comfortable with the idea of it!

Oh, he could refuse all right! But Ron isn't a chess master for nothing, lol

Thank you :) More is on the way.

Thank you so much for your reviews! I'm glad you're enjoying it :)

Thanks for the review! I try not to leave many gaps in the story :)

Ron has another move or two up his sleeve ;) He also knows that for them to truly believe they are right for each other, they have to realize it for themselves. He's merely setting the stage for them to work it out (with a little more help, of course).

Thanks for the review!  I'm pleased to hear you're enjoying it. I was very nervous writing it, it's my first SS/HG!

Well you're doing a marvellous job so far. I really like your story.

Oh, Ron knows what he's doing when it comes to Professor Snape. Ron would know that the best way to play Snape was in the role of White Night, or "good" knight, putting aside his individual decision or feeling to help someone else. It might go against Slytherin tendencies unless there was something in it for him, as well. Ron knew to capitalize on that. He also knew not to lie to the man :)

I really like a grown-up, mature Ron, he might retain a little of his goofyness in some situations, but I'd like to think he grows into being Arthur and Molly's son :)

Thank you for your review!I think it surprised Ron very much! But once he made that realization, and once he sat down to his chess board and thought it all out, the good and bad, what might and might not happen, the more determined he became.  I hope you continue to enjoy the story.

I'm so glad you think so! Thanks for the review!

Thanks for your review!I've always liked Ron; it's hard to find stories where Ron's good qualities shine. I wanted this story to do that. There's a reason why he's Harry's best friend.  And that he sees Hermione belongs with Severus - well, all the better!

LOL! A lot happens :)

Thanks for your review!Severus would see through any attempt at maneuvering; what I was surprised about was that he didn't see Ron's maneuvering of Harry! I hope you continue to enjoy the story :)

Thank you for your review!I'm surprised Severus didn't see through Ron's maneuvering of Harry! Severus would see through any attempt at manipulation, and Ron knew that. Ron moved Harry, making room for Severus to move later :)

Thanks for your review, I'm glad you're enjoying the story!

Thanks for the review!I like Ron! I've always thought he didn't get enough credit, and I'd like to think that he grows up to be a good man.I hope you continue to enjoy the story :)

Thanks for your review!A sensitive, intelligent Ron is rare, and I don't know why, I've always liked him! He might be a bit thick and clumsy when it he's a teenager, but I'd like to think he can grow out it it!

Thank you very much! I hope the rest of the story can live up to that!

Thanks for the review :)Ultimately, it's how we handle obstacles that make us who we are. Ron knows this, thank goodness.

Thanks for your review!Well, I'm glad you found the story, too! I like smart people, and I always thought Ron was never given enough credit or has been able to shine. Most want to make him bad to get him out of the way so Hermione and Severus can find their way to each other. I was given this prompt a year ago, and I'm thrilled with the way the story turned out. I really enjoyed  writing about Ron and making him the good guy!

Thank you so much for your review! I'm happy you feel a connection with the story :)