Arians? LOL! Clever girl! I'm proud of you for continuing, so close to the release of DH, when we're all kind of reeling about and still finding our ways clear. I'm sorry it's taken me so long to read and review.

I was surprised and pleased at your decision to imbue Lucius with such a dose of humanity, though I wonder about Draco's smug/evil looks, and am suspicious of the reason he and Severus left Hermione and Teddy alone over Butterscotch. OMG, Avery, I WANT SOME!!!!!

(already greatly looking forward to the next chapter) Hint! Hint! Very well done, even more intriguing the second time.  Posted a lengthier comment at your LJ.

Soooo goooooodl!

Jealous SS is always fun to read.  Walgren is an ass.  The butterscotch bit was cute.

Three months!!! Well, I wonder how Lucius will behave after he gets out.  Nice to see Teddy working on Daphne and Blaise for the sake of Hermione's reputation, and that Teddy's friendship with her is still doing well.   I'm curious about Walgren, and what his story is.  Glad that Hermione invited Severus in, despite the lack of cuddling and deep conversation.  Thank you for this new chapter!!!

Well, I still think Draco is in a good mood b/c he's going to have Lucius killed, and I think Severus is worried b/c HE thinks it's a bad idea and the time for random violence has passed.

Psychologically intricate chapter, thanks...hope to see more of developing SS/HG soon.

I do like your handling of minor characters, too. You give them complexity!

(PS. I'm very glad you didn't have a  house fire!)

-theodicy 

I'm so pleased you have updated this. Keep up the great writing.

Thanks for the update. I especially liked Teddy's peace offerings, and Daphne's crush. I'm curious what's up with Draco.

 I really enjoyed this chapter. I can't wait for the pair to get a move on and possibly move back in together. I do ponder what Draco is about though.

I feel so sorry for Lucius, seeing him like that, sadden and defeated. I hope he learns from his mistakes. It is good to see Severus and Harmione slowly coming together. Draco is still cocky and little somewhat prejudice, but I think he is trying to come out of it. Teddy is just as polite and honorable and a gentleman...I think he has feelings for Hermione. Update soon.

Fascinating chapter and well done with the court scene! What is up with Draco?? And I felt sorry for Lucius, even though he brought it on himself. Hmmmm. What *is* up with Draco? He set off my Muggle-ish alarm bells.

Glad to see the update.  Wondering what Draco is up to.  Looking forward to more.

So very curious to learn what has Severus lost in thought and why Draco is being so snarly with Lucius for. Lots of undercurrents flowing throughout.

I really enjoyed this chapter.  Three months in prison should give Malfoy time to think (or plot!).

Woohoo! An update!  Great as always... Looking forward to the next chapter. Cheers!

Thanks for this much awaited update. It was fantastic!

Oh yay.  I'm so glad you portrayed Tobias in a semi-positive light.  So many people (and not without reason) portray him as a drunken wife beating child molester with a gambling addiction and a substance abuse problem that it's become cliche.

Nott's mother is dead.  He was raised by his father and grandfather.

Was the rocking she felt just sleepiness, or had Snape climbed into bed with her, and it was him breathing and her laying her head on his chest?

I think the lemons were quite exquisite, actually!

Hi! Just found your story "marry a choice" and couldn't stop me from reading and admiring it and then I discovered this lovely sequel and just wanted to tell you how i like your soft Severus and a shy Hermione. Many thanks to you for creating such pleasure to read so..pls update very soon..... hope Lucius will rott away in Azkaban....maybe Draco should testify... and of course I hope that this trial will bring Severus and Hermione even closer togheter... can't wait for it.....

I never mentioned before how sweet the thought of Severus' sunburned bottom is.  Sweet.

Yay! 

Great story!  I swear I've spent every free minute I had to read this story and can't wait to read your next chapter.

Brilliant as always!!!

Yay!  A new chapter.  I liked their discussion about wands, it was very apropos of their relationship too, wasn't it?  I loved, loved, loved Severus' Aunt and Uncle.  I hope they make another appearance.