Oh well, Hermione is young and that is the best time for her physically to do this. She's got the most energy, is used to changes in life and is also less neurotic than the >36 year olds that have their first. I know this. It is what I do all day every day, and few will deny that babies are much more fun on paper that they are in real life.  I wonder how different my life would have been if my childern had gone to boarding school. I think it would have been so much better for our relationship now.  I would have been just as happy to raise dogs. I could have been the Bouvier show mom and breeder with more enjoyment and finished my degree. I would have missed grandchildren, but I wouldn't know what I was missing and I would have been fine. I don't miss any of the other children I don't have. Severus and Hermione want children and I never did. So good for them.  They also have house elves to help out so that Hermione's career won't be affected and boarding school right when they become pains in the ass.   I hope they are able to keep their school age children in the dorms with the other kids and let the other teachers do the dicipline as if Hermione and Severus weren't there.  

Can Hermione's parents see thestrals? I've been meaning to say something and I keep getting distracted by the actual plot.  Hermione and Severus sure like making love in the bath.  Maybe magic makes it easier, but I've found that being buoyant is counter productive to the act and water prevents friction in a bad way. Maybe it's just because I have extra blubber that I float too easily. I could only say this to my TPP friends.

A very good chapter! All well in character. I'm so happy for Severus that he has found a family. I really like Hermione's parents. I really love that we don't know the names of her parents and every writer gets to give them their own names. I do like the name Harris for Hermione's dad very much. When I go home, we hold hands at the table and say grace as well. I quite liked that touch. I like to think that in this universe The Lord loves wizards as much as muggles because he made them all. 

Warning: Babies are much more fun on paper than they are in real life. Do not try this on your own without the assistance of house elves. Hermione might need a teaching assistant. Teaching doesn't lend it's self to pumping or breastfeeding schedules.  One can't leave a potions lab full of children to go feed the new baby. It's a lucky thing that dad can fill in for mom during potions class.

Maybe this could be a new start for Hermione and Ron to become friends again too, since we're all about new starts.  If Ron apologized and could be civil maybe he could be invited to the wedding. If only to rub Hermione's happiness in his face. (Just kidding, really.) They don't have to be bosom buddies but he is part of a whole group of people that I think Hermione and Severus would like to have a long relationship with.  I think Arthur and Molly Weasley and the older brothers would be fine friends. Ron and the Snape family could have more of a live and let live relationship. My apologies but  my imagination can't summon the voice of Severus saying, "I expected to feel really bad, seeing him." or "Sounds like a plan to me."  

I'm glad she's sleeping with the pendant tonight. I'm going to have to go back and check, but it seems like this story has a differnt tone than your other stories. I'll let you know what I find.  It is an enjoyable story. 

I agree with Minerva. It was disrespectful to her as the Head Mistress and hurtful as a friend for them to keep the information from her. It undermined her authority and she wouldn't have been more hurt than the others if Severus couldn't be rescued. They left her out. That is a very lonely feeling. She wasn't out of line as the Head Mistress to tell Hermione that she had put the students at risk and lied to her employer. Hermione needs to remember that while they are friends, Minerva is the Head Mistress of Hogwarts and has responsibilities as such. I would be hurt if I were Minerva that three people I trusted and considered friends kept such an important secret from me and had been less than truthful about Hermione's excursions. She may regret saying something she might not be able to take back such as threatening to sack Hermione if she was given another reason, but it was within her rights and authority to do so. Hermione should make sure she doesn't give Minerva another reason to sack her out of duty to her position and respect for Minerva. There are disadvantages to being friends with one's boss. When they have to treat you like an employee, it shouldn't be taken personally. It's lonely at the top, they say. I think Minerva would agree. I enjoyed the chapter very much. 

It is wonderful! I have a headache and want to go to bed but I can't fall asleep. I had to come back and read this story!   I love this Severus and I am so glad all of the teachers have rallied around him. Thank you Minerva for sending his one detractor to a better place. 

I love this sweet romantic time they are having. I wonder if my marriage would be better if I had a way to connect to my husband's mind. Maybe I wouldn't think he was so lame if I knew what he what he was really thinking. 

It's going beautifully.  Magic is wonderful, isn't it? Love those potions.  They are both thinking long term with this relationship. That's very good.  I hope Minerva isn't too upset. Do you think Pomona and Poppy have told her what's up yet?  If I were Hermione, I would prefer she had a week to get used to the idea that they had kept the information from her before facing her.  I can't say that I blame Minerva for being hurt that they didn't bring her in on the secret. She would have given Hermione time off sooner, I reckon if she'd known what Hermione had been up to.  

Groan...she can't get there fast enough! There are good people in the world that would help her like that. Thank God for all of those good people.  

There must be some excuse Hermione could give to need time off to search for Severus.  Maybe she could say Kingsley has given her a secret mission.  How long before she realizes the aides had Australian accents. She knows the name of one now too. 

Is there no one else she can trust to help her find and go through all the State run hospitals? I'm sure they are egar to find the families of the John Doe's in their wards.  Couldn't she just go in as a concerned family member searching? She could give them the date he would have most likely been brought in and ask to identify any patients that came in on that day. I suppose it's best that she be delayed until she realizes what her heart's desire is.  Hopefully, it is to have a romantic relationship with Severus. 

I wonder how much strength it costs Severus to contact Hermione.  I understand why she much occlude him, but I do feel like this is taking such a terribly long time. Can't they do a charm, something like "Constituo Severus Snape" on a magical map?  

I love this story, it just keeps getting better & better.  Loved the delivery it was sweet & funny at the same time.  Great Chapter.

Hmmm! Is this the end then? You still haven't given us a wedding yet, brat.

Thank you so much for another brilliant update, I loved it:-))

Thank you so much for another great update to this wonderful story.

I have just discovered your story today and read every single chapter! I love it! Can't wait more updates!

*squeee!* A new chapter! I like the little tips Severus picked up on about how to treat a spouse from Hermione's dad. ^_^

I Love this story!  Can't wait to read about the Granger's reaction to all they see and the stories they hear!  Thanks for writing!

I think the Grangers will be nearly as instrumental as their daughter in helping Severus heal the emotional scars he's suffered over the years. As for Severus' offer to Harry, that newfound bond will surely do them both a world of good. They really do have quite a bit in common, except Harry was luckier... his relationship with Hermione was far stronger than Lily's with Severus.

I loved it as always, this story is so wonderful, it always makes my day getting new updates:-))

another great & fill of detail... love it!!

That's it? I want MORE! Lovely story, I don't feel finished with it. Would have loved to see the wedding, and their family. Keep up the good work!