Wow!  Thanks for your effusive review,

.  Despite his best efforts to hide the truth, Snape is human, with weaknesses and frailty like the rest of us.  And war heroine Hermione looms larger than life, but she has chinks in her armor too.  They both have learned that it doesn't hurt to show that vulnerability, and maybe doing so will get them some lovin'... You'll have to read on to see. ;)

Thanks,

.  I'm so pleased you're enjoying my fluffy story.

In this complicated and depressing world, fluff is prescribed!

Yay!  I'm so pleased you like this frothy fic.  It was fun to write, especially their combative banter and Severus' inner voice.  Who knew a comedian lurked inside him?  I think Hermione learned patience on her extended camp-out.  With teaching Severus how to drive, she has one cranky man to deal with rather than two petulant boys.  It's a walk in the park, so to speak. Brian and Severus work well together, each taking their turn as straight man and funny man... uh, brain?  Severus seems the sort to keep things bottled up inside, so it's good for him to have someone to pour his heart out to... even in his limited capacity.   Yes, you're right about Abby,

(I loves me some pop culture references). Sadly, we won't be seeing Abby in this story.  Hermione depends on her for research alone because she has flesh and blood friends she can talk to when she feels the need.Thanks for taking the time to review.

That blabbermouth Brian was bound to be caught one of these days.  If anyone could put fear into him, it would be Severus.  Slowly but surely, they are getting to know each other.  It's not like they have nobody to talk to at work; they both have disembodies brains to whom/which they can spill their guts, but it's not the same as a real live person... with a face.  It might take a bit of time before they really open up.  Thanks for taking the time to review, ks.

Don't worry,

.  The worst thing Severus could do to Brian is take away his books and music.  Honestly, Brian needs to be better about transmitting his gossipy thoughts.*chuckles* Finally, someone picked up on the joke behind his name.  I'll send Severus to personally award house points to you. Thanks for reviewing,

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Fear not, Brian!  Severus is all bark and no bite.  And having spent years kissing the hem of Voldemort's robes, Severus knows diplomacy.  Paying for Hermione's dinner is just another way to make up for all the whining he did/will do during the driving lessons.  He still owes her one big honking favor.  Thanks for reviewing,

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The crankiness is so ingrained in Severus that he might pop an aneurism if he attempts to supress it.  I certainly hope he would be a gentleman and offer to pay her tab.  Hermione might be offended by such sexism... but it's not really a date, is it?  Thanks for reading and taking time to review,

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Don't worry about Brian.  He's a brain and he has no nerve endings, so if Severus harms him, Brian wouldn't feel any pain.  Beside, Severus is all bark and no bite:  he wouldn't hurt his best friend; he just wants to put a little fear in him.  The worst Snape could do is take away the wireless or Brian's trashy novels.  Brian needs to do a better job in keeping confidences.  He's such a yenta, a busy-body, a nosy parker.   Lloyd does have impeccable timing.  If he hadn't come in at that point, things would have gotten ugly.  Neither Snape nor Hermione were ready to reveal deep, dark secrets and motivations.  Perhaps as they spend more time together?  I'm glad you like my vision of SS/HG.  They are so very similar:  too smart for their own good, a bit awkward socially, stubborn, loyal.  They remind me of a modern version of Tracy and Hepburn, and so, I love seeing them argue.  Bring on the witty banter! 

Watch out, indeed!  I'm certain Snape is aware of the wrath of a vengeful Hermione.  Dolores Umbridge?  Maretta Edgecombe?  I doubt he knows of what she did to Rita Skeeter, though.  He should be on his best behavior, his most charming even, during his driving lessons.  But if anyone's prone to road rage, it would be him. Thanks again for reviewing,

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I thought my punny title was a bit over the top, but I just couldn't help myself.  You know, as much as I like science fiction and excellent writing and acting, I've never seen Dr. Who.  That's hard to believe.  I must put it on the to-watch list!  I'm so tickled pick that you like this story so far!  Thanks for taking the time to review!

Um, well, it's not destroyed, per se.  It's still driveable, but Mrs. O'Leary would need to hire a team of magical mice -- transformed into horses -- in order to do so.  We have seen Hermione's flair for revenge in canon.  If Snape has any sense, he would run in the opposite direction... fast. Thanks for reading and reviewing,

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Bwahaha.  I haven't seen Chitty Chitty Bang Bang since I was a kid.  I think the Child Catcher actually enjoyed his job; in comparision, Snape would have enjoyed teaching if there were no children involved.  Thanks for reading and reviewing.

Thanks for your lovely review,

!  I think Severus is as fallible as the next wizard, but to demonstrate such weakness, especially to his enemies, would have been folly.  Now, he has no true enemies, and he can relax a bit, not be such a perfectionist.  If you think he failed in this chapter, wait until you read the next.  By the way, it's all written; I just have to post it.  Thanks again.

Thank you so much, Beth! You won't have to wait too long for the next chapter.  I plan to upload it very soon. 

I'm quite certain he would begin a sentence with 'seriously.'   This is a different breed of Snape here, the type of man given to impulsivity and frou-frou coffees made with frothy milk.  Thanks for reading and taking the time to review. 

Full of questions just like Hermione.  Well, he's a powerful wizard who can fly without a broom, so of course he thinks he could learn to drive in a weekend.  And if he could hoodwink the Dark Lord, he can easily talk his neighbor into lending him the car.  Don't worry about the teenagers, by the way.  Thanks for reading and reviewing,

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I'm so tickled that you enjoyed this, nag.  Aren't Brian and Snape like an old married couple, sniping and griping?  You're right about the tension between Severus and Hermione, and they haven't even spoken to each other yet.  As always, it's not about the destination, but the journey you experience on the way, and this will certainly be a fuel-injected adventure!  Thanks for the pretty stars!

Thank you so much, Ms. Angel, but there will be hell to pay for your cheekiness.