Why is it that as much happiness as I get from Hermione and Severus finding each other, the fact that it puts Ron's nose out of joint is just the slightly evil icing on the cake?

Oh, this is such an elegant and warm story to read! I enjoyed it so much, thanks for sharing it! 

This is a lovely ending to a lovely story. I enjoyed this very much!

Severus is already unintentionally using endearments ... he is a lost cause.  Somehow, I don't suspect she will be too upset about it either.  I certainly hope that their time at Malfoy Manor proves productive.  Severus doesn't seem to like being there a whole lot more than Hermione does.  I still wanted something to happen so he would have to swoop in and save her.  Maybe at lunch ...

A three story private library? It's a wet dream come true for Hermione! Excellent chapter. Can't wait for the next one. *looks at watch - checks website - taps foot impatiently* Well?

I'm enjoying this very much. Looking forward to Severus and Hermione's visit to Malfoy manor.

Ha ha, Muggle stunt men. Love it.  And Hermione's ability to make everyone feel sheepish... divine!

Ron still sounds like a two-year old compared to Severus' maturity! I thought it was funny he didn't get the joke about the library.

I am enjoying this story very much.  Keep up the good and entertaining work!

Apparently, he had hidden depths – so well hidden that hardly anyone seemed aware of them.I hope Severus and Hermione will both become more aware of each other's hidden depths before all is said and done.  Might there be a book in Malfoy Manor's library with a particularly nasty Anti-Muggle spell on it?  One that will require Severus coming to her rescue?  I don't want her to get hurt, mind you.  I just want them to get together.  *grins*Beth

A Muggle film stuntman staging Dumbledore's fall--now that is a unique explanation I have never seen used in fanfic before to explain his survival!  Bravo!  I'm looking forward to the character development sure to take place when Hermione and Severus travel to Malfoy Manor together next chapter, so we can see more of those hidden depths that Hermione is beginning to discover...

Yep, those depths are pretty deep.

Apparently, he had hidden depths – so well hidden that hardly anyone seemed aware of them.Yes, that pretty well sums it all up.  I love the image in my head of Severus and Hermione spending a day together at the spa.  Good thing it is a Muggle place,  as noone in the wizarding world would believe it.I find myself almost wanting something bad to happen at Malfoy Manor, just so he can protect her.  Come on, you know you want to ;)

And she plans to dive into those hidden depths, doesn't she? Careful, Hermione, there could be rocks hidden under there. ^_^

I'm not sure what Severus meant when he noticed Hermione "coming into her own magic".  Was there something about the timing of when he said it - could she not have gotten into the Extra-Restricted section if she wasn't a fully-matured witch -- and he was suprised that she could get in there at such a relatively young age?

So it makes me wonder, Dumbledore wasn't hit with the full effect of the "curse" if he was beginning to apparate away when he was hit with the blue light. I wonder what would have happened if he hadn't apparated away so quickly?

Severus and Hermione  really do make a good team.  It is just as well that Harry and Ron's expertise lies in a different area so these two can have some alone time.  For research purposes, of course ;)I love the spell to trace the people from the memory, and also that there is an extra restricted section.  Hermione must have been drooling over it.Malfoy Manor ought to be interesting.  Especially with Severus' new knowledge of Hermione's past.  She may need to stay very close to him to feel safe :)

Distraction by Quidditch and food ... Hermione certainly hasn't lost her touch where the boys are concerned.I love that Severus knew the woman from the gentleman's club, and then had to scramble for an excuse.  I think he forgot his audience :)Apparently Dumbledore's curse is worse than I thought.  This would be a lot easier if there weren't a thousand people out in the streets at the time.  It could have been any one of them.  We shall see what happens.

I have a feeling we are in for some fun.  I do feel for Severus having to deal with this group once again, but at least it seems he has an ally in Hermione.  Dumbledore without his twinkle?  Call the authorities, quick!  Wouldn't they have a fit if there was no curse, but just an elaborate plan just to get them together. LOL?  I hope he isn't in too bad of shape before they find something to help him.  Off to find out ...

OMG!  He didn't know about Bella's torture of Hermione at Malfoy Manor... this is a surprise.  I love when they work together to solve a mystery, and this trip to the Malfoy library promises more revelations to come!  Well done.Beth

I'm loving this, Linda.  They seem to be working together well.I feel a hug coming on after this new revelation.And the blood sugar comment;  I had to laugh.  You didn't talk to my spouse, did you?  Something about my personality B. 

More?   I agree that Severus probably had no idea what happened at Malfoy Manor.  I did love that drawing charm.  They really should draw everyone they see.

I thought everyone knew! Is this incarnation of Lucius going to be canon, non-canon, or something in between? It should be interesting to find out, shouldn't it? ^_^

I'm just wondering what Severus and Unspeakable Hermione could get up to togather in the extra-restricted section of the library

Cool chapter. Love the new spell and very creative developments.