Oh dear.  Although, it is probably a good thing that Minerva is watching them.  Otherwise, neither Severus nor Hermione would probably ever confront the situation.  I love how Hermione is so desperate to get away, but then volunteers to stay for the summer, LOL.  I actually feel a bit sorry for them.  On to the next chapter...

Well, as long as they are both sure that things will go back to normal after the leaving feast, then I guess it must be so, LOL.  Interesting that her dream stops at the same point every time.  Someone will surely notice her lack of sleep and start asking questions.  Is he dreaming this as well? This definitely has me intrigued...

I have to say those two are very stubborn. lol I hope at some point they tell each other how they feel. Oh well wonderful chapter look forward to more.

Looks like they both are on vacation in Egypt...  Great story, I really enjoy the progression and interactions of the characters.  I am eagerly waiting for your next installment.

I like this! Can't wait to see where it goes... I came looking at your stories after reading something else you had written -- I love a well-written good story.

He failed at keeping Minerva's curiosity at bay.  Hee.  I wonder when she will figure it out.

Lovely story, thank you!

Dumbledork! LOL! That meddling old fool! ...boy, has reading so much Severus rubbed off on me!

I think Hermione and Severus have the right idea.  Keep Harry occupied and go do their own thing.  I hope Albus know what he's doing with this Quidditch Ball.  Let's hope Harry has a lot of dance partners... besides Hermione.  Maybe there will be a single witch on the faculty that will catch his eye.Thanks for this very entertaining chapter.Beth

Albus.  Sigh.

hah, oooh that Dumbledore is so exasperating.  And NAUGHTY Severus torturing Hermione.  She should get up and move to another seat!  LOL.  Not that she REALLY wants to, clearly.Great chapter!

ANOTHER GREAT TREAT FOR US, WHAT MORE COULD WE ASK FOR. JIM

Well, I'm glad the boys are being more civil, and Hermione has found an excellent way to distract Severus (or for him to distract her as the case may be.)   I'm a little worried about Albus' interference, but no one said the path to true love was smooth.  :-D  A fun chapter again, excellent characterization and a captivating plot. 

I actually think it is kind of sweet when Dumbledore meddles, as long as it doesn't lead to disaster.  So about 20% of the time, LOL.  I'm not sure what he thinks the dance is going to do.  Maybe he really has no idea that their relationship has progressed beyond longing looks across the room.  Or maybe he knows that the line to dance with Harry Potter will be so long that Severus will have Hermione to himself the whole evening, even if they have to be there as chaperones.  I guess I'll just have to wait and see.

Oh, those boys!  Great job writing them so it's obvious they are trying, in both senses of the word.

This is a fun chapter!  The "boys" behaved fairly well given who they are and how they feel about Hermione and each other... but I think Harry could have done a better job than he did.I laughed out loud when Hermione took her orange and toast and left them to sort themselves out.  Good for her.  Now I wonder what Severus and Hermione may be up to when Harry comes back to Hermione's rooms when he finishes breakfast.Thanks for all this fun!Beth

This just goes to show that boys are boys, regardless of their age.  But left to their own devices, they surely would have come to duelling or at least a nasty shouting match at this point.  It is the fact that they both care about Hermione so much that keeps them in control.  And truly, she can't expect a miracle, can she?  I think in time they will find that they can share her without too much grief.  She really is a lucky girl to have them both.

Severus and Harry seem to have very much the same opinion on how to play the game. Do they realise this? A fun chapter, for sure!

Oh dear.  The boys are worse that children.  Sigh.  Hopefully they can reach an accord at some point.  Neither of them are trying as hard as they should be, especially Harry.  Another fun chapter, looking forward to the next one!

He may want to rethink following her, but I do like that she called them on it.

Wow, that went a lot better than I had thought it would.  Harry started out being a real arse, but I was delighted to see how Hermione defended Severus and their relationship.I loved it when Severus told her she was his woman:  “You became my woman this morning, if you weren’t already before then. I warned you that you should be sure of what you wanted, and you insisted you were. Are you changing your mind?”  Of course she hasn't changed her mind.  Perhaps after a good night's sleep, Harry will be able to behave more like true friend and a gentleman.Thanks for such a great chapter.  I love it!Beth

Squeeee!!!! I was so happy when Severus' all-too-familiar voice said in a dangerous tone, “I’ve come to collect what you owe me.”Now I just hope Harry will be as supportive of Hermione's choices as she has been of his.  Hummmmmmmm... I wonder if Dumbledore's words to him will help Harry be kind and supportive?  Probably not, but I hope Severus doesn't hex him either 'cause I don't think Hermione needs that right now.I'm off to read the next chapter of this wonderful story!!!Beth

You know I love this story in all it's incarnations, but for some reason this is my absolute least favorite chapter.  I think it's because of Harry's really immature attitude and how he keeps on jumping to conclusions and basically making an ass out of himself. I just realized as I'm writing this, you know why I don't like this chapter? It's embarrassing. Harry's attitude is embarrassing to read because it's so overly dramatic and over the top as only he could be.  You wrote it perfectly, if it's inciting such a strong emotion in me, don't worry.  But in all honesty, I really, REALLY hate Harry in this chapter!

Perfect!

Well, no one was harmed in the making of this chapter so that is something, right?  I think what I liked most about this chapter was Severus (duh!)  No, really, I like that in the beginning he was mad at her for keeping their relationship a secret, and also unhappy that Harry was staying in her room.  Then when he realizes how very upset she is by all of this, even thinking that she might lose him, he handles her very gently.  Then when Harry shows up and things blow up, rather than jump in and hex the boy, he lets Hermione lead the situation and is there to support her.  Then in the end, he leaves, trusting her alone with Harry, and letting her know that should she need him, he will be there for her no matter what.  This looks promising!