I've been craving this feeling again. I know I only just read it a few weeks ago but I needed it again. 

Hermione Granger is a lucky woman.  Yes, she is.  I am so happy that Severus told Minerva... and that she approved (even if she was shocked).I wonder if Kingsley will approved connecting Severus' floo at Hogwarts with Hermione's in her flat.  Probably not, or maybe with the stipulation that only Severus will go back and forth if it is for an overnight say.  Or maybe not.I'm looking forward to the next chapter.Beth

Lovely.  I'm feeling some trepidation that you are going to be tempted to up the angst-meter (probably because the title sounds a bit ominous).  Happy ending, please please!

Aw, Minerva's such a sweetie!  Not having that secret hanging over his head along with his concern about what Minerva might think about it should also go far in helpling Sev stay relaxed at Hogwarts.  Now he can at least speak of his fears (should he choose to) to at least one person and know that they're in his corner.

bless minerva!  i'm glad her care for severus outweighed her surprise.  great update.  thanks and mucho smoochies

 good grief now I need a cold shower

That was nice and hot.

I am so glad that Severus decided to accept the fact that they were on display in public, and just go with it.  It would have made just as big of a scene if he got angry over it.  Minerva is such a good person to have on their side.  I'm hopeful that things will go well in Australia.

That was quite sweet.  Harry will just have to get over himself.

Glad to see Minerva's still aiding and abetting!Look forward to seeing what happens next!

I was so happy to see the update, and such a wonderful update it was:-)) I think i places me in league with Minerva: It makes me so happy to see them happy. Excellent work as always, I look forward to read more (and if Harry, or her parents, dare to make problems for them, let me know and I will jump into the story and sort them out:-))

Thanks for the updated!Glad to see them enjoying themselves before they have to part ways for work and study.  Hopefully the time will pass quickly with their respective distractions.Nice to see Minerva watching them, but not interfering (much).Looking forward to seeing what happens next!

A Time for Goodbyes is a wonderful and joyful story.  Thank you for writing it.  I had a wonderful week's bedtime reading thanks to you. Your story helped to melt my stress away each night and made me feel happy.  love,

I love the progression of Hermione and Severus' life now after they worked out a way for her to avoid going back to the University. I wish we had magic for real.  How many of us would have easier and better lives if we had magic? Severus and Hermione worked so hard to save the wizarding world so they've earned this happiness and all the people who love them. I'm especially happy for Severus. And now Hermione has a small idea of all the trauma Severus had had to face alone for years and years. It's such a blessing to have a job you love too. I'm so happy for them that they love Hogwarts and get to have the jobs they love. I love my job and that saves my life when the rest of life is so very hard. I'm to the end of the chapter where Severus has asked Hermione to bond with him at the graduation ball.  

Dude! That kidnapping was intense! I knew it was coming. I was anticipating this part of the story for chapters but couldn't remember when it was going to happen or any details between Hermione and Alan. Go Hermione!!!  She lived up to her character in this story during this fight. I'm so glad Severus arrived when he did.  Great tension! Well written chapter!!!

What a wonderful vacation.  I would dearly love to go to Italy.  I thought it strange that Severus hadn't said he wanted to talk to Hermione before he made up his mind to be Headmaster. I don't remember her saying she wanted to be a teacher at Hogwarts but I'm old and don't have a  great memory. I have a migraine and feel too lazy to skim the earlier chapters for it. It just seems like a huge decision to make without consulting one's future wife. I also notice that neither Severus or Hermione seem interested in using their lips for anything other than kissing. Maybe since they were both virgins they haven't thought of it yet. They haven't had the chance to get into a routine. I would just imagine Severus to be more naughty. Maybe his Death Eater experiences have traumatized him from what he was forced to watch and his association with other variations to their love life has a negative connotation. 

You go girl!  I would have liked her to have asked Alan if he was aware he had barely escaped the killing curse.  Of course, Severus in Azkaban would have been a horrible tragedy.   Somehow, I would have thought that if Alan knew what the Avada Kadavra curse was, he'd have seen his life flash before his eyes in the moment when he heard, "Ava..." and been more afraid to feel compelled to touch Hermione again. Severus Snape in Disney Land... 

Oh yes she is!! Cute how helpless he is to hide his deepest feelings when it comes to Hermione. Cute that he embarrassed Minerva. He's had much practice hiding fear but not passion. It's very sweet and I like it very much!

Wonderful Christmas Eve. He is romantic! She is a lucky woman. What kind of wedding will they have, I wonder? Private or public? Muggle or Wizarding?  She hasn't even mentioned Harry or Ron. Who cares anyway. 

Albus! Damn him!  He better not say anything to make Severus feel uncomfortable!  I hope Severus tells Minerva outside her office and Albus can hear it second hand. On second thought, I think Hermione should tell Minerva, then Minerva can tell Albus. Actually, they should tell her together in Severus' office, or better yet, Hermione could invite her for a visit after they are married and then tell her. Yes, I like that option. We'll see what you've go in store. I'm sure I'll love it.Married. Totally. Wonderful! More lemons please.

I love how you give the perspective of both Severus and Hermione!  I seldom see that and it is so wonderful. I like it so much more than having to imagine what I think the other one is feeling when it is only from one point of view. Thank you! 

I very seldom ever choose to read an unfinished story. I get too involved in the characters and plot and feel empty when it isn't finished. However, having read some of your other works I felt drawn to give it a try. I saw it had been updated recently. Please keep posting chapters for me. I love this Hermione and Severus. I love all of your Hermiones and Severus' so far. Keep up the good work! Good is only a figure of speech. Great work would be be more appropriate. Severus and Hermione are my escape from my real, crapy world. I am obsessed perhaps. I love Alan Rickman and especially as Severus Snape. Now on to chapter 2 

Seriously? Godrick Griffindor? After a large glass of wine I can't think of anything better off the top of my head but I'm sure there is something more compelling if this is her one big chance. I love the story still!  I had forgotten this part. I don't remember the next chapter. It makes reading stories over more fun, but I took off work tomorrow for a doctor's appointment that isn't until next Wednesday! It wasn't easy to find someone to cover my shift either. What a cotton headed ninny muggins I am. (I think that's from the movie elf) It's less painful than, "What a stupid idiot I am." I hope I'm not getting dementia.  I'd better go to bed. My review is rambling. 

This is at least my 3rd time reading this story, and maybe my 4th but I love it and am glad to read it again. I have a terrible short term memory so while I remember the general plot each chapter is new and I don't know until I read it that, "ahh, yes I remember now." I look forward to each new chapter. Huggs and kisses dearest gersknightlady. 

I enjoyed this story so much the first time I have decided I needed to read it again.  Thank you for the hope for Severus.  This is how I think every SS/HG fan thinks things should have gone.