Such a lovely bit of interaction for Severus and Minerva, a much-needed respite during that horrible year.  So, years since you started this, is there any chance of one or two more chapters?  I'm curious about what you would make of the duel - Minerva, Flitwick, Sprout, and Sluggo against Severus - what was she thinking.  Also, what Minerva did to find (and hide?) him afer the battle.

I just love your writing and what you do with your characters!  Thank you for sharing your talents with us.

Now what do that drunken pair want! I hope Severus can get rid of them without too much trouble. I love Minerva-kitty's POV, and stress relief technics.  

Awesome, I guess yur wish was my comand.  I barely finished the otehr chapter when I discovered there was a new one.  Was this the end.  I reallyenjoyed it so much.

LOL  well still a tease chapter looking forward to more LOL

Fantastic,mate.  Well done.

Author's Response: Glad you enjoyed it. This one's near and dear to mah heart.

This chapter had a lovely, bittersweet feeling to it.  Their union was bright and brief, but if that is all the relief that is afforded them, they would be fools not to take it.  It's a given that fanon Severus is sexy.  But you accomplished a difficult task, making uptight, stern Minerva into a sexy witch, letting her hair down literally.I look at it this way:  if Severus is so tightly wound, he might mess up and that could cost many lives.  Minerva is doing her part for the war effort.  That she benefits from their arrangement as well is just catnip on the kibble.

Boy, she must love him to endure that verbal abuse.  But she stands her ground to help him.  And the elaborate plan they concoct (fun word!) to cover up their future rendevous?  He must care for her deeply as well to want to protect her.Minverva is no sex kitteh.  She's a cougar!  Mraow, indeed.

How wonderful that they found a way to have that moment. Of course he turned back into the Headmaster, but I imagine the fact of its occurance will be good for him.

There are ways to write this ship that really pull it off well. I rather like this cat-woman/great bat of the dungeons pairing.

I like that he's as concerned for her as she is for him, but that they're going to take the chance.

Way too short look forward to more, Very good :)

Really intreguing beginning, I've only read one or two other Minerva/Snape stpries.  This one good.

It's funny that Minerva thinks about her cat-actions and the impact they will have later on her human body.  And still she's curious, checking out Severus' personal affects, looking for signs of her 'lost' wizard.Her ankle rubbing was rather kinky.  How convenient they are ensconced in a warded bedroom now.  Hmm...

I hope curiosity doesn't kill Minerva!cat, or perhaps she has many lives to spare.  I'm sure Severus can think of something Minerva can do to help him.  I'm jealous of her animagus stress relief.  I want to hiss and engage in fur-bristling at the end of a rough day.  Love her kitty POV.

Ha!  I like his conversation with the cat-Minerva.  I like the way her explorations describe their relationship.  You have a great touch with the kitty mannerisms.

Wow, that's striking.  I like the way you describe her and the way he reacts once he reaches his stretching point.

I liked the bit about cat!minerva being careful in her advancing years. None of us are kittens anymore!

Severus must really be exhausted if he couldnt come up with at least one perverted thing Minerva could do to help him. Tee hee

Very intriguing... and do I detect just a bit of sexual tension? Anyway, good job. I like that this has been exclusively from Minerva's POV, and that she spends so much time in kitty form. Also the remarks about the hissing and growling, not to mention the catnip Albus effigy made me smile.

Well done.  The dialogue is very real; even the sappy bits.

Author's Response: *looks around for sappy bits* What sappy bits? :P  Thanks though. :D

Brava!  You wrote such a wonderful tale of two friends who are much more than friends, and the comfort and joy they can find with and in each other.
Beth

"Exhausted, Severus?" Her hands left his, one stroking his back, its counterpart returning to his thigh. She turned to look at him, holding her breath in anticipation.   I can't wait to see what happens next!

Beth

I'm so happy that Severus realized Minerva had been "hugging" their photograph.  That small glimmer of mirth in his voice told her that he was happy that she had found it.

Beth

"She had expected he might wrench himself away from her touch and was startled when he turned to pull her into a desperate embrace. She pursed her lips and blinked back tears. It would not do to allow her emotions to spill over."

Well done, PJ!  This scene was so unexpected that it took my breath away.

Beth

I am releived that Minerva was able to wiggle her way back to him. I think it will do them both a world of good. More please?

I am hoping Severus isnt THAT tired. Maybe a quickie??