I expected Severus to go straight to the room to kill Malfoy. I wonder what stopped him. Thank you for answering one of my questions about how long Hermione had been missing. I guess you also answered the other question about Poppy too. She and Snape have never been lovers. Why is Malfoy still alive? He sexually molested Severus Snape's wife and Severus I'm certain had listened through the curtains when she was relaying the story to Harry and Ginny. I do remember the sound of door opening and closing. I do hope Hermione and Severus work out thier angst and give the other one the benefit of the doubt soon. Hermine knows Severus heard her conversation with Poppy. She knows Severus made love to her. I think she should extend the olive branch first and not be offended about the way Severus first responds. She'll have to let him have time to wind down and be sure she isn't giving him a backwards insult.

Is that a much as Dumbledore deserves? I think not. Maybe you have more in store. However, if she protests too much, Severus will be hurt even more to know how horrible she feels about being married to him. He won't believe it's because she thinks he deserves better. Poor Severus.

She doesn't think Dumbledore is actually afraid of her does she?  He may be alarmed but, he is Albus Dumbledore. Does he know what she is so angry about?

I also thought by now you would have told us how long Hermione had been in the tunnel. 

And, where is Malfoy? Still locked in the room?  

Why would Poppy flew Albus before Severus that Hermione had been found? 

And why hasn't she told Albus Hermione is found by the middle of dinner?  I would have thought that by the time Hermione had time for a nightmare and then time to work herself up into a froth, then make it to the Great Hall, Poppy would have already told Severus and Dumbledore that Hermione had been found. Was she busy with Doby or something?  

I am really into Hermione's problems and am totally glued to the story, I just have a lot of questions about this chapter. Please let me know. 

Damn! Hermione can't win! She's been a good person so far. It is just proof that life is unjust! I think Severus would agree too. Why didn't Doby bring Harry back with him? Obviously, by now we all know that house elves can take humans with them. He didn't bring Harry though. I wonder what Severus has been thinking? I wonder if Poppy feels any responsiblility for Hermione's supposed running away? Poor Hermione. I do feel sorry for Severus too. He heard her say she didn't want to marry "Severus Fucking Snape" to Poppy. I dislike Poppy very much right now. 

I don't mean to be totally dense, but is Poppy actually jealous? Has Severus been bedding Poppy and Professor Vecter? It's not like he wouldn't have a reason not to before now. Though Poppy is much older than he is. I'm not sure how much that matters in wizarding world. It seems less acceptable in this world for men to go out with older women. 

Wow! That was intense! If I was Hermione I wouldn't know "whether to shit or go blind!", (to coin a phrase my mother used to use). Where the hell do they go from here? 

Great chapter! What is Poppy's problem? She does act as though this was all Hermione's doing (the new law etc.). Actually, at first she acted as though she didn't know that they were married and that Hermione was breaking rules by being there.It does seem odd that the calamine lotion would cause an allergic reaction, unless he is allergic to it!You would also think that the Fat Lady would have known of Hermione's marriage as well!I think perhaps I'll reread "Marry a Choice" to see if I'm missing something key!Has Poppy planted seeds of doubt in Hermione as to Snape's love for her? I am assuming that Snape overheard the discourse and is hurt by Hermione's assurrances to Poppy that she would never have married him unless she was forced to.How will this effect their new closeness?Thanks!  Is there a way to be notified when a new chapter is posted? I looked but didn't notice any.

I love this story.  Thank you for showing the vulnervable side of Severus. I think there is so much there that no one really sees, due to the personality he shows.

ohhh evil smut cliffie!  or should i say lemon cliffie?  i love the way they're courting and severus feels quit in character to me.  thanks so much and i await the next update with longing! 

Interesting start

This story is priceless. I love the way you picture Severus. I wonder just how much of the conversation between Hermione and Madam Pomfrey he heard?I hope you will update soon.Sandra

Yay, a new chapter!!!!  (dance of the rapid fan)  Pneumonia sounds awful.  I wonder what Draco needed the night before?  I feel sorry for him with shrew Pansy.  And Poppy's tantrum?? Whoa....  Why didn't Hermione just have Dobby bring her breakfast, especially as Severus needs to eat too?  I hope she gets the shower fixed.  Thanks for updating!!!

that was fun to read. Some days one'd better stay in bed !

I love that this chapter is full of healing and love.  Something I think both Sev and Hermione need.

Now she can move forward. :)

Lovely chapter. And worth waiting for it. :)I almost jumped out of the chair when I saw the story was updated. *giggles* Good work!

Hey is that true about the archaic of gild is to make bloody what dictionary did you get it from? Sorry I was overwhelmed by a know-it-all griffindor suddenly.

I LOVE YOUR STORY BUT I WISH YOU WRITE MORE TO IT.I LOVE THE WAY YOU HAVE HERMIONE RUBING SEVERUS HEAD ITS SO LOVEING.

If you could read chocolate, it would feel like this. The venerable Professor Snape is allowed to be dark chocolate. Does he have nuts, I wonder? It has been a while...I wonder what is happening between Master Nott and the leading lady. I can't imagine a Snape taking that well. I'm glad that Hermione and Severus have re-established a rapport and some trust. I hope it doesn't all end because of Nott! (Actually, I'm thrilled at the prospect of a secret love triangle.)I can hardly wait for more. I really love this fic!