That is one of my favorite moments in the story - Hurrie's innocent slip changes everything but in the long run may be the thing that saves Hermione.Severus is aware of the problems of remaining in form too long, Peter Pettigrew notwithstanding (he was ever more rat than wizard anyway). But he will take his time with the lesson. Thanks for reading and reviewing. I really appreciate it.

Oh dear. Perhaps someday I will write their meeting - years after they've both left Hogwarts - but for now, this is where the story ends.  I'm notorious for open endings. I hope you're not too disappointed.

I am sorry it confused you, but that does not make you obtuse. It could have been clearer.He is not lying. The enchantment on the collar prevents Hermione from changing back into a cat, basically holding in place the spell he cast to unbind her. It's a temporary fix, until he can unravel the French text. She made the bargain by asking him for help in the first place. He rescued her, so she owes him. She couldn't negotiate beforehand, which means he gets to set the terms. When the time is right, he'll let her know that she can simply walk away and be free, but he did promise to torment her, and she seems to find his method inspiring.

In reading this again, I think it would be very interesting to see them in 10 year's time.  The collar reminds me of those stories where a seemingly beautiful woman becomes something else when some permanent article of clothing is removed (cursed by a witch or something).  This story is the only one I have read that talks about how such a "curse"  might come about.I think in 10 years both of them woud have had the time and resources to thoroughly investigate the problem and determine if there is a possible solution.  I am guessing it won't be something as simple as the spell Sirius cast on Pettigrew.Thank you for writing the story.  I like the way you ended it with so many possibilities ahead.

I'm rather fond of his reaction, harsh as it may be at first.

I love that she gets to do this innocently. Who could pass up such an opportunity?

Heh. I do apologize to your computer screen. I think Hermione's special brand of logic might be a good fit for Ravenclaw, as well. Then again, she'll need all her courage to go toe to toe with him in the future.

Hooray! I am glad you enjoyed the story. :)

New chapter is up! I hope his actions do not disappoint. Trust me, they are only the beginning.

He is surprisingly kind, all things considered, but the torment is likely to last longer than the undoing of the spell. ;)

Can you blame him? Still, he took enough time to think it through before hexing her, which I think was good of him.

Moreso for him than her, I fear, but fun nonetheless! :)

Thank you!

Thanks! Wait no longer. New chapter is up. :)

I think the house-elves know a great deal more than they say, and it would seem to me if anyone could see through Hermione's "disguise" it would be a house-elf.

Not turning back would be a tragedy. All that intellect lost to the world. Luckily, things are about to change...

Heh. I don't buy it, either.  :)

For a wildcat, certainly. I think she's being terribly adventurous, so perhaps that's where her wild side comes in. ;)

Thanks! I'm not sure he's normally the snuggly type, so she may have hit on the perfect way to experience that.  Thanks so much for reading.

I wonder if she will spontaneously change back whilst enveloped in his arms? *giggle*  That would be a grand situation. 

Oh dear! I think she would find that very disconcerting indeed. Still, it's fun to imagine.

I do, with assistance from photoshop. :)

Thank you! I think they have a little way to travel first. ;)

I am flattered! I'm glad you looked into the Scottish Wildcats. They are quite impressive.Thanks for reading!

Definitely more. :)  Thank you for reading!

Thanks so much for reading my story. I'm glad you liked it!  Sorry for the delay in responding to the reviews. I missed all the emails. Yoiks!  It makes me happy to know that folks are still finding and enjoying this story.

Thanks so much for reading my story. I'm glad you liked it!  Sorry for the delay in responding to the reviews. I missed all the emails. Yoiks!  It makes me happy to know that folks are still finding and enjoying this story.

Yes, though she still has trouble admitting that. I suspect she'll work through her issues in due time.

Yes, though she still has trouble admitting that. I suspect she'll work through her issues in due time.