little boys and their clubs!  but it did bring tears to my eyes.   loved the line about being metaphorically peed on!  brilliant update.  thanks and mucho smoochies

The new brand is interesting. Probably a good thing that they are all a bit different, unlike the Dark Mark.I'm glad to see Snape shake Viktor's hand without a scene. But I agree with Peaches' assessment. Hermione has definitely been marked by Snape.Love this story.

oh thank gods their fight wasn't as awful as I thought it would be!! but it was still very raw, and completely fit with all that they'd been through that day.the leomn was amazing, as usual ^^loved it!!!!

now there's something to think about.just get them to talk already for god's sake!!!anyway, great work as usual ;)

<i>"Oh, well then. Let me tell you just how thrilled I am to have you sound just like a battered wife."</i>Ouch.Surely someone's going to see that Severus is nearly blind with jealousy about Viktor and either clue Hermione in (who appears to be completely missing it) or Severus (who's reading entirely too much into Viktor and not enough into Hermione)?

"Oh, well then. Let me tell you just how thrilled I am to have you sound just like a battered wife." He turned and stomped off down the hall, and I followed behind. His words had struck a chord of truth and I didn't like it at all.Well, I don't like that either.  And usually I would say she should get out while she can.  But in this case, I really do think this is such an extreme, unusual situation, and they really are under so much stress that who can blame any of them for overreacting to their emotions.  I have a feeling that if Severus had someone to confide in as Hermione did in Charlie, it would be the same conversation of whether she really wanted him and still would after things settle down.  They won't know for sure if things can work out for them until they find themselves in a normal situation.I like a good dose of angst as think it is good for their relationship.  But hopefully they will get a chance to talk alone soon (talk and whatever else they'd like to do) and can sort things out.  It won't be easy, but I think the relationship is important to both of them and hopefully that will be enough to keep them trying.As always, can't wait to see where we go from here.

Hi, I just found your story 2 days back, and sadly, I already caught up. It's such an exciting read! You've got a very clear understanding of the group dynamics. I'm still totally at a loss who might be betraying them, although I fear that you've planted the seed already somewhere. Don't make it a big loss, please. They've been through too much as it is. Also the personal conflicts show very well. Severus hates Viktor's closeness to Hermione, but H hasn't figured this out yet. Viktor is indeed being possessive beyond normal. What's Ma doing with Severus?? Protecting Hermione, or following her own interest? He's one of very few she didn't have as her own client, and I'm sure she remembers that. Waiting anxiously for your next chapter!!

EXCELLENT!!!!you have to love the green-eyed monster....I llok forward to reading the next chapter....

Thank you, thank you, thank you for the update, I must say it was well worth the wait.  I hate that Hermione and Severus are at odds with each other because they are both so jealous.  I hope this tension between them doesn't last, it's beginning to give me angst.

Oh, dear.  Misunderstandings abound.  You really know how to torture the poor sods! :P

yike!  that didn't sound too good, did it?  of course, sev overheard the last part of that talk.  great update.  thanks and mucho smoochies

Oh dear. First Viktor, now Charlie. Snape must have overheard her last words to him as they emerged from a "business" room. I assume that he assumed the worst.Hope someone talks some sense into him soon. Charlie, perhaps?

Charlie's got a point there, seriously though, its time she called Sev on the carpet for these antics-- or its time for some serious angry sex with lots of make-up lemons for round 2.

  EXCELLENT!!!!!

I look forward to reading future chapters.....

I get the feeling that he is in a snit because she was being so friendly with Viktor. Just like she had lead in her gut when he went upstairs with Ma.

Many intersting developments. Can't wait for more.

I am so anxious for the next update!! I really love how this story is unfolding, and I am seriously hoping that Viktor doesn't cause too much trouble between Hermione and Severus!

It's good to see them get organized.  Hermione and Severus need to have a talk about the jealousy they are both experiencing and get over it fast, so they can concentrate on whats important, overthrowing the Dark Lord.

Bravi, Bravi, Bravissima!

can anyone spell "jealousy"? XDcan't wait to see how these arrangements will turn out!!please update soon!!

It will be infinitely harder to defeat Voldemort if those on the same side-the leaders no less-are at odds.  I assume that he saw Viktor being friendly with Hermione.  A little jealousy is not necessarily a bad thing, but they need to work things out before they can concentrate on fighting other battles.  I am super anxious to see how this all turns out!

Somebody is jealous... ;)

LOL, gotta love Peaches!Severus is jealous isn't he?  I'm guessing he saw her and Viktor talking.Looking forward to seeing what happens next!

oh, severus.  never an easy man.  terrific update.  mucho smoochies and thanks

Beautiful chapter!  I love how she uses Peaches words to get their support!

wow, just wow.  what a phenominal story this is.  i am sorry about minerva not reconcilling with severus, tho.  faboo update and mucho smoochies