I think eveyone have a fair idea of what will be Hermione's nex research project. And she's so good at reserach, especially with good motivation. *grin*

yay!  That was fun.  Poor Snape looking all vulnerable.  I think I like that best of all.  ROFL!

Finally, they have a mature conversation and a plan for the immediate future.  I doubt they could have held that if it weren't for their quickie earlier in the day. ;) In this chapter I saw the promise of good things to come, especially with that obscure loophole!  Loophole!!!  Woo hoo!!!

Hermione with a plan fills me with confidence that there will not be such a long hard time till graduation.  Meanwhile I'll try not to think about Minerva and Dumbledore.

Well Hermione on a mission, that is promising

WHOOHOO....A PLAN you say!!  I HOPE it is to research the loophole in the school charter!! tee hee!!!  WELL DONE, HOT, hot hot!!! I LOVE IT!!

That was a very good and entertaining chapter.  I love this story.  Looking forward to more.

well that was some limey goodness.  Look forward to the next chapter.  Can't wait to find out what the loophole is.

Ron already knew!  And approved!  I did not predict that at all, and it's fantastic.  Loving this story

Why do I sense that there is about to be some dissention in the Snape household thanks to that letter?Yet another fantastic chapter.  I was only thinking today about rereading in preparation for another part and here it appears :) thank you.

Awesome! Ginny's comments about Minerva were dead-on. I think Severus put his agent up about the idea of the next series of portraits without Hermione's knowledge. ^_^

Ah, poor Hermione. Severus can conceive of that concept quite easily. I can almost imagine that he wouldn't need much incentive to fulfill that request with no embellishments needed. Well, he's got an excellent imagination anyway, LOL!

He must give her time to get used to the idea. I'm sure a slightly adulterated contraceptive could help. He is a potions master after all...

Ooooh, I love the full circle feel of the ending with another art project being proposed--but Hermione's reaction to it being ridiculous--and Severus' reaction to her's, is leaving an uncomfortable feeling-- a major disagreement is looming?:-( Love Minerva's handling of the announcement of them being Handfasted and everyone's reactions; awwww, what a sweet touch with Hermione and Gimpy (I'd forgotten that owls are carniverous)--wonder how her mother is going to react? *Squeeee*xxx

The secret is out and our couple survived intact.  What now lays ahead for them, can't wait to find out.  

Yay for the update!  I really like Blaise & Ginny in this fic.  They're wonderfully written.  Thanks for the update!

What a wonderful surprise to wake up to a new chapter this morning. I very much enjoyed it and hope we will see more soon. Excellent work!

"...an odd expression on his face..." HAHAHA! Snape's found happiness, there's no stopping him now. Great! Thanks!

So everyone knows the truth now!  Will the thrill of having to sneak around be missed, I wonder Just as well Hermione didn't see that smile, it gives Severus a chance to plot plan the next exhibition!

"...most ridiculous idea i've ever heard! Why didn't we think of that before, Severus? Quick, we're losing our edge!"

I'm glad their handfasting is finally known. Poor Severus. I know Hermione didn't intend to hurt his feelings about the paintings. Of course she would be the sensible one, considering she's still in school. Although, we don't know what about the idea she thinks is so ridiculous. Can't wait until the next chapter!

What a morning. I could lie in bed and listen to the boy chucking his guts up or I could read this. Not much contest really.

I thought drs were meant to heal, not cause heart attackis.  You are killing me woman.Seriously loving this story, just wish I had discovered it when it was complete.

Ha! So Ginny finally figured it out.Yes, it's very true that the best lies are half-truths...“Look at that. I think you’re onto something, Hermione. Maybe you could control him in the classroom by blowing kisses at him whenever he starts looming.”(chuckles) the dam of their restraint finally burstOh noes! They're going to get caught, I know it!

Such a wonderful, lighthearted story..Blaise Z. is a quickthinking foil,and I enjoy Slytherins are not always the uninterrupted blackness so often portrayed.
Ron's emotional, sensory intelligence was so well described; yes, he is not just a blockhead
Perhaps, give Severus and Hermione more different traits of character, in the Hogwarts part of the story, other than Lust , lust , laughter, love and lust,it is not quite realistic. They are two superbly intelligent survivours with many facets to their souls
Maybe add Tenderness , kindness, wit.., flashes of abruptness - they have lived through bad times.. where did their artistic flair go ? And Severus can't have lost all of his grumpyness - 39 years of habit leave a trace behind, even when in love. it could pop up like a geyser and then disappear under contentment again - a real person.
Pardon me , if I'm too snarky; your story is so delightful,and the sunshine can take a black cloud without your readers forgetting they are deeply in love.
I enjoy reading it, and the interlude of painting was so well done.
Thank you for writing this warm story.