More Blaise, yay!  In another setting this would make a great Blaise/Hermione setup.  And Draco played along...will we hear more of his story, or does he just dislike shrill, shrewish women?  Poor Snape...will he ever believe Hermione?

I suspect the next chapter will feature grumpy, jealous Snape.  I do like this story and its fresh angle on SSHG. It's a delight to read.

You are killing me.  How do you feel about that, missy?There were so many little tidbits here to love, I'll never remember them all.  But you know me, I'll at least try.Where was the exhibition?" "London. At a gallery in Bankside. Why?" "Just curious. How was it?"Ha!  Suddenly Blaise is going to have "family in town" and need a pass to go to London.I loved that Hermione picked a smart looking owl.  How does one tell?  I guess if any one could pick out that trait ...If Ron has a fit at Hermione's language, he will fall over dead when he finds out what else she has been up to.  I like the boy, but I do look forward to that moment.I think that since Grace is sending him notes as we go along, maybe it will soften the blow when she has to reveal herself (or be found out).  She is doing a nice job of letting him know she is still interested.Why do I feel so relieved that Hermione has shared her secret with Blaise?  Good grief, woman.  You write so well that I am sucked into the story to the point where it is a weight off my shoulders too.Hermione's little scene with Draco was priceless.  But just who was lurking out of sight?  One would assume that it was Snape, but then why should he care about what just occurred?  Neville?  If so, I hope he has the sense or the courage to confront Hermione so she can set him straight.You are throwing so much Blaise at us, that he is starting to win out over Snape for me.  Madness.  But, I checked the rulebook and there is nothing that says that she has to choose between the two.  So it is decided, she can have both.  Thanks for updating your story accordingly :)Speaking of rules ... did you know that while it is not technically illegal, it is poor form to update chapters to this story Sunday-Thursday.  Some slow people are supposed to be writing, but then you lure them away from the task at hand with your update which is completely unfair.  To make it up to me, I guess you should just get the next chapter done and up now since I am already distracted.  Thanks for your understanding in this matter :)

Ooooo! Snape's gonna get jeeeeaaaalllloooouuuusssss!Nice! Tho the chapters are entirely too SHORT! :)

hm... Hermione, rescueing Draco?  Interesting

oh what a chapter!  And just who was watching....was it Severus or was it someone else?  And I agree with hoping for more Sidney/Grace smut....or perhaps Severus/Hermione would be even better  :)

Nice save for Draco at the last minute!  And Blaise is right, with screeching like that, how could anyone fancy Pansy without resorting to a Silencio first?Is it Neville lurking in the shadows?  I kind of hope not, since I'd hate for him to be hurt--well, I'd hate for anyone to be hurt, but Neville doesn't seem to get many breaks often so I worry about him.Thank you for showcasing Blaise this chapter!  He is doing his darnedest to steal the show here, and definitely needs his own gal.  Can't wait to see what happens next!

Hermione just keeps digging her own grave deeper and deeper with each chapter.  Now he things she's involved with both Blaise and Draco.  This reveal is not going to go well.

I don't mind more Blaise. I always thought Draco got more than his far share of lines in the books. ^_^

Now Hermione how are you going to explain that one to Severus?

This is soooooo good! I don't care that Blaise took over the chapter. He did it so charmingly I have to forgive him. And now there's another red herring to distract Snape, assuming he ever starts thinking that 'Grace' really is a current student. You're being so terribly clever and dastardly. In a good way, I mean.

Blaise. Snape. Blaise. Snape.Can't we play with both?;)I love this story, but PLEASE: get on with it!!!!!

I loved this! I loved how open and helpful Blaise was, and Hermione was awesome in the Draco save.  Now I can only assume that was Severus in the alcove.  Maybe it will bother him that he's bothered and he'll figure it out?

I do hope that Severus won't draw the wrong conclusions ... Delightful as always, and I hope Blaise finds his one and only one day!

I like the fact that Hermione is willing to look past everything that has happened in the past.  I hope she can have a good long freindship with Blaise & Draco.  I caught little hints about Draco & "Neville" in previous chapters.  I don't know if I am right or not.  I am on pins and needles about when Severus realizes the truth.

Hermione is being so nice to the Slytherins, but I'm guessing Severus is going to misconstrue things in any case.  I like the Gryffindor harrassment of Neville which was sweeter.

 another cracking chapter! are we up for more Sidney & Grace smut soon?....please,please.please! ;O)

When Hermione's finished with Draco and Blaise, can I have them? Please!

Well I failed my Will save and read the chapter as soon as I saw it instead of waiting for a few more to get posted.  Ah well...You made me laugh.  I loved Blaise's reactions/comments and Snape's "don't let those two be plotting together".Excellent. Can't wait for the next one (obviously).

Oh NO NO NO....Severus is going to think she likes Draco? Oh my...This just keeps getting better and better...I am loving it!! WELL DONE...I can't wait to see what happens when Severus finds out it is HERMIONE.... I just hope he will be accepting of her....

I can't imagine how she'll explain this little scene to him later on XDamazing story, please update soon!!!

First of all, thank you so much for posting a day early. You made my day! And now Sev will not consider her to be his mysterious lover as he thinks she's with Draco. unless some Slytherns decides to meddle... *grin*

Do you remember those old 'choose your own adventure' books, where you're stopped every chapter or so and given options for what the characters do next? I'm thoroughly convinced that this story would make a great one! (Here, we'd be given the options: 'If the mysterious observer is Ron, turn to Chapter 15. If the mysterious observer is Severus, turn to Chapter 16.') Besides, hasn't everyone been speculating on what happens next for the last five chapters or so? We're already writing them internally anyway. ;)Since it's a bit late in the game to do that here, I'll just put in my request that you think about writing one at some point in the future! Oh, the possibilities...(Incidentally, I love the confidence your Hermione has... it's like she just knocked back a shot of tequila. Just one.)

If he was the sneaking and lurking type I would almost think the mystery person is Neville because I get the feeling he has a thing for Draco and might be jealous or something :P That would be a bit of a different twist. I love the story so far and I agree with many others that I really like the way you write Blaise. I can't wait until Severus finally figures it all out but I'm guessing I'll still have to wait a while. *sigh* Lovely story though. :D

Oh, dear...I hope the unnamed and unseen observer wasn't Severus, and especially not if he's alread figured out that Grace is Hermione.  I hope it was Ron...but something tells me that this is what you wanted me to think, which is why you had Ron ask her about Draco at the dinner table.