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Well, they sorta saved themselves from themselves, in a backasswards accidental sort of way. Stumbling towards a solution, if you will. They're both happy and healthy, and I'm glad you liked it :)

Yes, it's finally in a healthy context. I'm so glad you stuck with this story, I know parts of it freaked you out a bit. Thanks for reading!

Thanks so very much, glad you enjoyed it :)

I didn't want to get ahead of myself. The chapters on AFF had been getting ahead of the ones here- so AFF would have chapter 14, and here it was only on chapter 12. I wanted to keep them in sync. I will be posting more on AFF once they're caught up. Glad you're enjoying the read :)

Cool!  Thanks for the quick response.  Can't wait to see the rest of it.  I hate seeing the ending of a story but at the same time I love to find the ending.  Does that make any sense ?  Oh well, see you in the funny papers.  Keep on writing.

Thanks! I always figured Hermione to be someone who really internalizes things and blames herself. As for being flowery- well, it's Hermione. Big words abound. It is hard as a writer to find the right balance for her, and as for the flow, well. She's been mentally unstable for a good long while, and only just starting to fully recover.Hermione hasn't done any talking in a long while, so she's a bit rusty. Glad you liked it anyway, and hope you stick around for the finish :)

No matter what happens, everyone always has some sort of motivation. Lucius did serve as a sort of kick in the pants for Severus, snapping him out of his denial (it ain't just a river in Egypt, Snape!)You should really like the next chapter, stay tuned!

This isn't quite the ending yet- still a few chapters left. She and her family are Catholics, but they are primarily intellectuals. They felt her being a witch explained all the mysterious occurrences, and they rationalized it as being good- after all, Moses did magic through the lord, etc. Thanks for reading! :D

Glad to have made it worth your while, you should like the next few chapters as we wrap things up :)

The next chapter is in the queue, position number 7. I've been very careful that every time a chapter is posted, I have one in queue and one in holding. It keeps updates regular :)As for the dynamic, this really is the turning point. She is addicted to him, but the addiction is changing in its nature. And he has only just realized that he's addicted to her too, despite his best efforts. Her over the top reaction is classic Hermione, I think. Remember those canaries? And Ron's fault was much, much smaller than Snape's. Do please stay tuned, I think you'll like the next chapter :)

Yes, he means it. Juuuuust wait until chapter 14. Chapter 14 is very, very important. Really.

By the way, (because I didn't leave a long enough review already!), I wanted to mention how great your detail of events always is.  I don't have an inkling how all of this works, but you always describe what is being worn, and used, and done so well that I always have a clear picture in my head (for better or for worse:) of what transpires.  And it is done without being too wordy.

Oh, Severus was trying very emphatically to not think about it. The lead up was never really defined in my head- sometimes I prefer to leave it to the reader's imagination. Now that I think about it, Snape probably blindfolded her, took her there, then presented her to Lucius (after laying down some rules). You'll see what she thinks about this soon enough. Hope you aren't hurting your eyes squinting- I only just noticed, I haven't shown them actually having sex yet! They've been playing, but so far the closest they've gotten to actual sex (that we've seen) is that dildo in her bottom. I'm glad you like the details, description is my strong point because it helps me (and the reader) see exactly what is going on. Thanks so much for being invested, you should reap dividends in two chapters :D

I only just noticed, I haven't shown them actually having sex yet!Isn't that funny... that hadn't occured to me.  I supppose I get so wrapped up in the set up and all of it's particulars, that my mind just fills in the blanks.

Not exactly to keep her in her place- he's trying to get her out of her place as soon as he can! Just wait... this is going to backfire a tad :)

Oh, Lucius is Crown Prince of Pervertland. Not especially sick in the head though- he just believes in living luxuriously in every way possible. Decadent, possibly, but not sick. He isn't abusive in the way Snape had been. And again, Lucius isn't raping, he's just taking advantage of the offers he receives. Yes, Snape doesn't like sharing his things. You will be a very happy reader quite soon, I believe.

Messy? Oh, yes, very messy. No threesome here, I'm afraid, this Severus doesn't like sharing. Oh, Severus is very unhappy- you'll see how it plays out very soon.

You shall see, oh you shall see. Next chapter is in queue, and we'll be seeing a popular friend of ours. There will be repercussions, believe me.

Oh, I think everyone will approve of who we get to see next chapter... a certain someone with a drawl... :D

You shall see...oh, you shall see :)

Thanks, that's exactly what I was aiming for. Very symbiotic and co-dependent.

Why yes you do, almost :)The next chapter is quite different than anything we've seen so far. Chapter 9 is the last bit of real unhealthy violence we'll see. After that...well, please keep reading. I have a feeling you will adore chapters 13 onward.

I'm getting used, plus it's drabble form. I don't think I'd have stick with longer violent chapters.

Don't worry, the last little bit of violence is mostly implied. Actually, the chapters get much longer after chapter 11. Luckily for you, they're the pleasant chapters (well, 12 is a little rough, but otherwise). Since you've been such a lovely reviewer, I've a tiny snippet for you.

“I am sorry.” He whispers, taking off his cloak and wrapping it around her. She clutches at it, shell-shocked. He grips her by the elbows and raises her to her feet. Just a little taste from chapter 14.

*squee* That sounds lovely! Thank you!

Your comment just made my day, no joke :)Power is definitely the key thing here, as for too long Severus felt he had little power over his own life. You'll see more of Hermione's mindset in the next few chapters (already in queue). How she became his slave will be revealed in chapter 14, when she and Severus finally talk things out. Thanks so much for reviewing! :D

No problem!I'm a very active member of The Lifestyle, and have been for quite some time. I'm an HP FF nut to boot... That being said I'm pretty darn picky about what I like and don't like when it comes to D/s, especially in the world of HP.. You, my dear are doing a very good job.  So often Authors tend to favor the fantasy of "D/s" and forget about the reasons it exists in the first place. I find it refreshing that you are able to stay true to that, the reason we "engage" in such activities in the first place. Release. Be it mental, physical, spiritual or otherwise..Keep writing darlin'!! You've got serious talent.

Thanks so much, I tried to be very careful about how realistic it was. Sometimes people get carried away with invented spells that break the laws of physics or somehow make possible impossible positions (think positions with the potential for serious muscle strain or injury). I've also tried to be very careful with the psychological aspect of this. In the beginning it is a bit of an abusive relationship, because while both of them are willing, Severus really is intending to harm her. Both of them start out very, very screwed up and a little bit insane. The psychological shift will be gradual, but definite. Thanks so much, really did make my day. Hope you keep reading! :)~HermioneJeanSnape

Of course. We learn her motives in chapter 14, when she and Severus finally have a talk. If you've noticed, they don't really talk that much, at the moment.