oh my!

I am wondering what it is in his gaze that is so disturbing.  Are there any remnants of Nagini in him that give him a snake's hypnotic stare?

I'm so glad you are posting this here! Everyone is in for  a treat!

An interesting and intense beginning. My heart was racing just like Hermione's by the time she finally got past Snape. I will anxiously await the next chapter.

She's got him, he didn't move his hand did he, but Severus bring Severus, he won't make it easy for her, or hinself for that matter.

great sucess telling a love story with hot  romance all the way through

Splendid.  I am trying not to think about what it will be like for Hermione to be with someone so needy - let us hope that her good sense and his intelligence manage to overcome his insecurity.

I must say, you are very adept at writting erotica.

This chapter came across as one of the most 'real' to me. Most stories about this pairing have a general AU/AR feeling of them, because of how fantastic the Wizarding world can be. However, this chapter seems like it could have been written about any romantic real-life couple that are compatriots in some way - and it would fit. Really, really well written

I enjoyed everyone's reactions in this chapter. I wish Hermione had sat at the high table sooner, things might have turned out different. Loved Severus pulling out her chair and seating her in front of everyone. Curious to see what the Governors decide to do about Severus. Hope they aren't to harsh. I understand why he resigned and am happy for him and Hermione but its hard to imagine Hogwarts without him.

One of the most fantastic things about a well-written story such as this one is how we feel so happy and sad at the same time to know it's ending. Thank you for giving us this piece of yourself.

very good!  Stupid Lawrence, though.  UGH.  I'm glad SS and HG have weathered the worst of this without it being too horrible for them.

I really liked this chapter.  I think that the way that the students and staff responded was very realistic.  There would be lots of gossiping, but as Hermione noted from the high table, she will soon be yesterday's news.  There was a nice mix of shock, understanding, and avoidance/embarrassment from everyone that made it feel real.  I really liked Rose here who was totally honest, and really kind of encompassed all of those things.  I will be sorry to see this end, but am freakishly excited to see how their happy ending plays out.  I hope it is a nice long chapter and then you'll get started on your next story ;)

I can't believe I sat here and read almost this entire story yesterday, and caught up this morning.  It's a very well written story, with a fantastic build and evolution of the relationship.  Looking forward to the next update!

Wheww. That was kind of a relief although they are not totally out of the woods yet. I love the way their relationship has developed and I can see how they just couldn't stand hiding things any longer. Looking forward to the conclusion!

The entire scene in the Headmistress' office had me cringing.  Which is somewhat odd because I had expected her to react a bit more violently to the situation.  And I think it would have almost been more comfortable if she had.  It was the disappointment factor I think that hung so heavily in the air that was unnerving.I felt bad for all parties.  First and foremost McGonagall because I think she truly is happy for them and in another circumstance would be able to convey that more properly.  As it stands, she is first the Headmistress of the school where this potential scandal took place, and second is their colleage and friend.  She has to think of ourward appearances before all else.  Still, I think she did a nice job of letting them know that they have her support.As for Severus and Hermione, this is the first time they have ever seemed to feel guilty or shameful of what they were doing.  None of it has anything to do with their relationship of which I believe they think is perfectly acceptable.  It stems more from the fact that they've put McGonagall in such a position to have to discipline them while trying to defend them and they truly feel bad about it.I can start to glimpse our happy ending in the near future.  One of the things that I love about the relationship between these two is evidenced in the previous chapter, as well as this one.  Their physical relationship ranges from  this intense passionate wild forbidden tryst right in plain sight in the hallway of the school to  this slow intimate lovemaking session.  It doesn't have to be one or the other for them.  How lucky they are to have found each other and that things have progressed so nicely from the beginning until now.Still loving this and hope there is more soon!

the perfect end for the evening. absolutely lovely.

McGonagall was surprisingy understanding. Good for her. :)

Oops, now the cat's out of the bag. :)

I am sorry, but this story is cracking me up. You're clearly a good writer. But as soon as you start that "he's beautiful" stuff I about fell out of my chair. Yes, beauty is in the eyes of the beholder. But (for example) hair is clearly greasy or it's not, I can buy that the novels and their descriptions come from the perspective of a deeply prejudiced preteen boy and aren't a completely accurate portrayal. But there is a very definite consensus on Snape.I love to read about him, but don't mess up the character.Also, the worldly 19-year old viewpoint is getting a bit tiresome. She is a sophomore in college. Being book smart does not make you emotionally and socially smart beyond your years. It might actually give you a bit of an inflated ego and over-confidence that might get you in over your head pretty quickly.I guess you're just setting her up for the misery to follow but I like my Hermione a little less hormonal and a bit more rational.

Oh no! That's blown it! Was he really so far gone that they couldn't have kept up their facade? Still, it's a wonder they haven't been outed in much worse ways before now!! Eww, I dread the confrontation with McGonagall. Brilliant writing - looking forward to the next installment!