This is absolutely my most favorite story in Ficdom! So well-written & developed! Can't wait for the next chapters!!!

Yea, Yea, Yea - excuses, excuses, excuses.  You just wanted us to sweat it out.Just teasing.  Good job.  Amazing how Ron can actually be more perceptive then everyone gives him credit for.Hermione and Severus are well matched both in the bedroom and out.

Good Ron characterisation - putting clues together and not behaving stupidly.  Becoming the wise man I love to see him portrayed as (but it's oh so rare...)  Great, love it!!

How could Ginny say pity about his nose??  That man has the most beautiful nose I have ever seen. :D  Great chapter I am so glad the way Ron accepted it.  YAY!

I never imagine Ron could look away from his plate or chessboard long enough to notice that sort of things. That's a nice change.

Lovely chapter. Well worth the wait.  I love how Ron figured it out.  He's really on the ball sometimes.

I absolutely love what you have done with Ron here! I get rather tired of authors making him the bad guy or an idiot. You add a lot of depth to the story with your secondary characters who are so well written (and fun!). I really enjoyed this chapter!

Ron! Clearly that boy hasn't gotten enough credit for what he does know!

Severus was more amenable to the handfasting than I would have thought! I'm glad Minerva seems to have taken the news well too. Now, past the governors...

Another pleasant enough chapter.  I love this story and look forward to more :)

Ron? A genius? Well, maybe. In the books, he's always shown a--shall we say--more ingenious side at times than the character has been drawn. ^_^

Way to go Ron! He gets the most improved character award in this story!!!

Dearest Sunny...You Just MADE MY DAY!!! Thank you for this update..I was feeling kinda down, I also had a tooth pulled today, But when I got the notice in my email today, I was "HAPPY DANCING..." So thank you very much...I am so glad Ron is OK with Hermione and Severus being together..I thought for sure he'd object...WELL DONE...  I can't wait until the next chapter...I'm so looking forward to more!!

Thank you

finding her equanimity difficult to maintain when she saw his frown morph into surprised pleasure as he realised she was not one of his fourth years returned to plague him. Truly beautiful. Thank you for giving so much emotion in one small sentence. I like reading such lines. oh how he loves her *sigh* Really, Sunny, I could ask you as well: Witless wonders? Is that your name for them?"  A wonderful choice! nasty, but well, might describe the two of them rather to the point, at least nowadays. They do have qualities, you know. Just not now...or just very well hidden.She smiled and shook her head. “If I hadn’t seen it with my own eyes, I would never have believed it. Severus Snape in love, truly in love.ooh, I absolutely love the last conversation headmistress and Snape have. She shows some heart. Also well hidden.Job comes first and all that. But she has some very fine words to say to good Severus, and he seems to soak it in like he needed this appreciation as desperately as his Hermione. She asked him a very clever last question, and he gave the answer that states explicitely the quality of his feelings for Hermione : deep deep deep. *sniff*Yes, I can see that Hermione has her fears when thinking of spilling the beans to Harry and Ron when they also have to realise, that they are the last ones to know.ouch. But they must have realised, that they haven't spent THAT much time together over the last months? maybe?The whole lot is sitting together, plotting about how to manipulate one male Weasley. This is soo much fun. Grinnys plan to get Harry round simply MUST succeed. But I wonder what they have in store for Ron to prevent him from doing nonsense.But knowing you it must be something really unbeatable.Hope to read about it soon.As well as about her Valentines plans.Totally forgot about mum. She knows all, right? I completely forgot how well informed she is about status quo. Well she can not know about the handfasting plans. Will she be shocked? hm. not for long. she will want to meet the bloke. oh yes, do you write about their first meeting?

Never mind about Valentines Day. Who cares. He will want you for the other 364 days of the year. Not for this one sentimental "please don't forget the flowers and cards" day.OH, she has a moment of self-reproach. Ok, it is always good to reflect ones deeds. But was it really soo bad.Isn't it like that when one is in the first few months of a relationship that one is to careless?Well, and he didn't really sound anoyed. well, it was risky, and not really necessary to continue all the way through the meeting, but she did and now it is to late to regret.But when she thinks over her actions it might help in preventing her from doing foolish and risky things in the futur.When she muses about her past I feel rather sorry for her.What if she hadn't done all that. Isn't that what makes her who she is. Isn't bravery and foolishness always close together. And look what she gained by risking all that, or going forward at that quick pace. She has helped to turn the worls upside down. She is the "living" proof, that being risky and impulsive combined with clever wits really can be needed in the world. Not many others would have done that job.I like watching her mature and reflect, but she must not belittle herself.Hey, how was your 4! weeks trip to the states?

Blaise is giving him his piece of mind. I am surprised how much backbone a slytherin can have. He is a real friend.Taking house-points is a to bad habit. I am glad someone told him at last.And that he should admit his feelings for his girl, while we are about it...And he is talking sense. I can see his reasons. He is very clever and taking care of his witch. If she can't, he must.ok, she thinks all one needs is the need and wish to be together. But that may not be all.I think he is right. In your own sweet time. That is how it must be. Not quick because some rule says so.And the body heat.I'm glad they finally had the chance to get some work-out. It was about time. No wonder he is so relaxed when he finally after weeks reappears at the breakfast table. I am sure the headmistress knows what was going on. I bet she does. Now it is Neville also. But he helped him so as a matter of course. I found him wonderful! And that he ows Nevill- well, he will survive...How nice of you to invent the handfasting.could be an option for all parties.more work-out at least. *smirk*

Locking and Silencing her door, Hermione had finally unwrapped the tight seal on her emotions, allowing her face to crumple and tears to flow in earnest. A beautiful sentence. “Want me to keep the others off your back for a while?”Beautiful mind. He needs no explaining, he just knows what is needed. A true friend in need.loaded a plate with food fortification she attackedwith a vengeanceTaking every word rather literally, it all goes into the direction of military style. This would fit in very propperly into her courageus speech she held against the headmistress. She will not give up without a fight, will she.Turning on his heel, Snape felt the crunch of broken china and squelch of pulped food under his foot. Grimacing at the mess, he Vanished the lot and continued his rant in silence. Wow, I would say you can only allow yourself such free reign of your temper when you have the magic to undo the mess it leaves behind. urgh, must have looked awful.Shite. I really do want to marry her. Looks like he didn't expect that himself. He sounds quite astonished. Well, I like it, I am sure.... and properly... isn't he cute..great great greatThey are brewing a Contraceptive Draught. How handy. "may need in the near futur.!" Look who's talking! ahem.Neville may never need it, but I liked it very much that you gave him his self confidence he needed. Draco is doing him good. I can't belive it. He's approaching her. In class. Again. Very un-carefull. But I think it gives her the right impression.But she doesn't seem to be ready for talking or listening.You stained him with contraceptive potion. sounded like fun.What! He is doing this hiding game for weeks!!?? How much sulking can one do?Well, at least her worries are needless. He knows what to do. If she doesn't come to him (which he seems to accept unquestioned) then he must go to her. And right up to her room! Wow! Ron again. I like his appearences. As if Neville and he had switched places.And what does the contrite lover see: a rival!!! uh-oh!now hell is loose. man am I glad, that I don't have to wait for weeks for the update. *sighofrelief*

some more conversations with the Woman In Control.oh, when I read that Minerva was so clear about her instructions to the house elf I almost knew that it would be some impropper moment or so when he would reach Snape. And now this ! You are really cruel!It is his birthday after alll. She didn't come, so he needed to come alone, and now there's a house elf watching. urgh. That is not fair.And what expects him, a furious Headmistress, ripping him off his very last and heaviest of secrets. She threatens to kick him out. NO!I'm so glad, the Fat Lady had offered that biscuit of Information. Hermione isn't shy to play her card.I like how she went to his side, how she spoke up, how she protected him by really telling the truth. Brave girl.He doesn't want to marry Hermione to protect her? From what?Quite puzzling.Thanks for this surely difficult and all dominant chapter. or at least drasticly changing.

she is quick our Headmistress, isn't she.Hermione found the passage and information she needed. Please let it be something pleasant and helpful!!!oh, and you gave him a very very naughty stressfull sensual gift.He must have liked the sweet pain.something tells me the pain isn't over yet.I was astonished, that he spilled the beans so quickliy.He must be under pressure, I have underestimated him.Headmistress achieves something Voldy would never have!! Wow.

the note on his desk .. note.. note. what was it again? MUST be something important, I hope nothing that complicates everything. oh why am I so confused about this note..Isn't it good to have Luna and Blaise as confidents? Luna seems to be a good observer! The only copy of such an  important book? I think Hermione should offer to do a copy of it. why not? You always need a backup, or update.Neville and Draco in the impossible common room. Always like to see and read about these two. Shameless and lovely.Totally forgot about this new common room.His Birthday! A gift ! oh difficult, urgh.But she found him something - obviously rather salacious.And so innocently and gryffindorly wrapped. wonder when he will get it. And what his reaction will be.A catalogoue and a gringotts account number. It's a modern world.I could imagine Hermione would help Ginny someday with her own account number? just to advance the money?Ah, her note was her thankyou for the runes.aww,how  nice to be woken by a loveletter!what! he lets the knowitall show the class how to do something? isn't he a bit careless??I'm so glad, that I can continue reading. And so many chapters waiting for me. Yummie!

Awww, do love the Blaise and Hermione sharing, and lovely, lovely Minerva wanting Severus' happiness--handfasting it is--Now, for Ginny to help with Ron and Harry! Hermione's going to need it!

Love their spontaneous love-making and the reality of their different peers possibly being their biggest hurdles--hmm, Severus' alternative proposal/engagement period will be interesting if it can be complied to--Neville? Hahaha! Wonderful!

It's so very difficult, but he does need to give Hermione some credit... and himself...*sighing* Oh, Severus... Hmmn... wonder why he's smiling about Blaise...

Love the ultimatum being given--but feel for them having to choose one or the other--ain't gonna be easy for either!