great little story, I'm glad he finally got the courage to say something to her (or her to pull it out of him like pulling teeth). I love happy endings with these two. :)

I really hate Ron being paired with her in canon, it just feels like he actually would do something horrible like cheating on her. Interested to see what other project they've collaborated on before. :)

“I learned from the best.” “Voldemort?” “No, Dumbledore.”

Classic! That was lovely!

Thank goodness! And I see there's more to come...

Oh dear, just when things were looking up. he does have an unfortunate knack for saying the most hurtful things when he's upset.

All this time waiting for a customer and one shows up just before they have the chance to kiss? Too cruel!

Ah, communication, the basis of all successful relationships!

Something tells me there's more to it that just  few nights missed sleep...

And now I'm hoping Molly gets her comeuppance!

This is either going to be the start of something beautiful... or Knockturn Alley is about to become  a warzone! Either one sounds fun!

Love that you added a friendship w/ Draco to this.

I find Severus to be out of character here.

Thank you so much!  I love happy endings, too!Beth

Ahhhhh.  On the same page at the same time at last.  I'm glad they were able to talk everything out.  Clearing the air on both sides is a good thing.Beth

Arrgghhh!  That owl couldn't have come at a worse time.  She should have known he would not be happy, but I was very surprised at the hurtful things he said.What's it gonna take for the two of them to get on the same page at the same time?Beth

Damn, damn, damn!  A customer would come in the shop just as Severus was about to kiss Hermione.  He is really playing it cool.  The tension is so thick you could cut it with a knife.  Beth

This is a very enjoyable story!  Thanks for sharing it!

What a great story. Loved it, but I have to admit Draco was my favorite part. He was just the wonderful spice to bring this recipe to full flavor. Thanks for sharing

Ahhhhh... the tension builds, and sooner or later, Severus will have to show his hand.  Too bad he and Hermione can't just sit down and have a little heart-to-heart chat.  What's it going to take for Seveus to declare his feelings for her?Beth

"You'll always be Superman to me."  I wonder when Severus will get around to telling Hermione why he hussled Draco out of the shop?  Jealousy, perhaps?Beth

a judicial curse or carefully placed potion...  LOL!  Severus can always find a solution.I'm glad Hermione has finally seen her feelings for Ron for what they were.  Perhaps it's time to think about her feelings for Severus.  And his feelings for her.Beth

*grins*  I love the idea of Snape and Hermione working together in his shop, and the fact that it is in Knockturn Alley has me champing at the bit to find out about the interesting characters who are likely to "drop by" to purchase one of the potions on offer there.Beth

I'm rather hoping for an epilogue where Molly finds herself in a public place, having drunk a Veritaserum-laced toddy.  With properly applied questions (hopefully via some sweet soul such as Rita Skeeter) she lamblasts herself and her son.....Enjoyable ride.  Thanks!

Awwwww ... lovely story.

I'm glad they can both be reasonable, most of the time anyway.  And that they have called each other out on their negative behaviors.  It won't be an issue in the future if they get it out in the open.  Off to find their happy ending.