Theo seems to vacillate between being shallow and spoiled and then seeming to want to give the marriage a go.  It certainly leaves us in suspense.

I love the little hints you keep giving to future developments in the story.  Very nice character development going on throughout.

Oh oh oh! I didn't think Cordelia would submit after just one chapter - well done, Lance! And to divorce so soon? :)

But a baby... I hope the editing goes well - I can't wait to see Severus reaction to this news!

Before I read this chapter, I wanted to leave a comment about your explanation. I was disappointed to see it go. As most of the readers probably don't notice dicey vocab. It is about SS and HS everyone just wants to race through a great fic about the pair. But I wholeheartedly understand why you took it away.
I am like you chasing my dream as I said a few chapters ago, I said something would be just around the corner and luckily I have struck a little luck, I have a interview for a teaching position. So now I know there is something round the corner for you just keep at it! Good things DO come to those who wait!

After your author's note I have not yet dared to read the chapter but I wanted to tell you that I do not think you a drama queen at all for rewriting your wonderful story (it is the first read for me) and I wish you all the best for publishing your novels. Thank you!

Well that was certainly FULL of surprises! I loved it!  

I almost didn't do it. I remembered there were scenes from this story that made me want to yell and hurl my coffee cup against the wall, even after the first time 'round. I'm one of those people who talk (or laugh, gasp, chuckle, clap, and squeal) out loud to fictional characters, paper and screens, so I did do some yelling (along with the rest during previous chapters, much to the chagrin of my former dorm neighbours/current housemates), but my coffee remained safe... So I sat there re-reading your authors note debating whether or not I could really wait until the next two updates. 
I couldn't click away..
Which turned out to be ok, in the end. There was enough resolution in the one area that I could still feel good about it, even though that creeping dread came to fruition (mostly just the knowing some big obstacles come before any ending, but there was also a suspected 'uh oh' moment earlier where for some reason I went, "Wait! She didn't... Nah, I'm just overanalyzing again"--yet again, my data retrieval shows its wonky wiring. Yelling & coffee, clear, but only bits & spurts of plot).
But if I'm ok now, that means the yelling and pleading and not-throwing is probably ahead. Damn. ...Maybe I'll go catch up on my other RL-delayed fics and try not to rush them--see if I can find myself a different point in the plot archs by then, so that maybe I'll have some warm-fuzzies to head to once I've had a chance to absorb... Maybe not. I've been reading others to fill the wait, but Denial's not been easy to transition out of. Sometimes I have to curb impulse & give the chapter its due. Not easy for me (especially when it's that sorta chapter), but you've got the internal debate going --along with that one about wanting to read more & wanting to see them happy vs being rather sad to see the story end, of course--; well done you.
Aaaand I'll presently take my ramblings away from your review box, lol. It's a good-sign sort of conflict, so figured I'd mention it, but now I've run out way beyond where I was keeping the this-chapter-specific good thoughts and can't find my way back. They were there, though, more than just the mini-resolution-relieved-feelings part. Sooo good. My bad.
Thanks again for taking your time to go through & repost. I've tried to avoid it with my 'for-fun' fiction, but sometimes when I revisit some of my bookmarks, I have to admit I've changed as a reader similarly to you as a writer, so it's always a relief to be able to read a fic that Inner-Editor can just let flow by without having to toss her into a trunk & sit on the lid. Even better, the experience is with this story. It makes me happy.
Right at this moment, intensely-curious is winning out.

This is much more troubling.  Severus seems sincere, and Hermione seems to be deliberately ignoring potential trouble.  This seems unlike her.  On the other hand, she feels cornered by the marriage law.

Thank you for reposting this story.  I am re-reading it and enjoying it as much as I did the first time.  I don't recall it being overly adverby or adjective laden (or I would have stopped reading), but I will make two points relating to your author's note on that subject.  First, it did not seem to do another series author any harm by overloading her works with adjectives.  Secondly, I do recall another author of fanfiction (of the above not mentioned author) re-writing her FF story into a very popular series of books. 

I have every belief that you will be published.  Sometimes we have to wait for the right door to open up to us.  Thank you again for such wonderful stories. 

I absolutely love being surprised all over again. I remember the fight between Severus and Cordelia, but I forgot about Hermione turning out pregnant. I can't wait to see Severus' reaction, since I don't remember anything from these next 2 chapters.

 Bloody Hell! our favourite Gryffindor is in t'pudding club!

I loved how Lance took charge, he sure new how to handle his neice.  I'm glad Severouis would go to so much trouble for Hermione he truly loves her.  I can not wait to see Severous's reaction to the fact he is going to be a daddy or for Hermionie's reaction to become a mother.  Great chapter.

Wow! That is a whole lot of revelation all at once. Poor Hermione. She's about to get some great news and have some news she isn't sure about to deliver to Severus. And yay to Lance for getting Cordelia to realize she's being stupid by thinking more about making Severus miserable than making herself happy.

Oooh.  Thank you for the early post and what a fantastic post it is.  The end is near!  Complications and solutions abound.

Looking forward to the next re-post!

So, I don't ususlly leave reviews.  Okay, this is actually the first one, but I feel compelled to share.  I first started reading fanfiction shortly after I had my older boy and was up for long late night feedings.  I distinctly remember reading this- and it was easily one of my favorites!  (After you posted the Before & After all those adverbs came rushing back lol)  And NOW, I have been looking forward to reading the updates while I am trapped and feeding my younger boy.  I've come full circle!!  I am so happy you are reposting this story and the editing has really made a world difference!!  I always look forward to your updates!  I hope a publisher snatches your books up, because I would love to read them!!  

There's a wonderful feeling of suspense at the end of this chapter as we just don't know who to trust at this point.

Obviously, Snape is resentful of Hermione saving his life, but maybe bringing it out in the open will help him overcome his behaviour.  I enjoy Draco and Hermione's relationship so far.  It's nice to see them joking with each other.

Well, now that he knows, now what? Does he find that thing to dangle over Cordelia to let them both get on with their lives? Oh, I meant to mention last chapter I loved Lance's comment about marrying Hermione. That was priceless.

Something tells me that Severus can hold some sort of dirt over Cordelia that will ensure she signs off on the divorce before Hermione's six months are up, he was after all a spy. And so good to see him do right by Neville. He repays a debt and helps someone find happiness in the insanity of the Marriage Law. I do love the fact that the Minister of Magic has divorced - personally realizing the idiocy of the law. Or perhaps that idiocy gets realized and if not repealed it gets amended to allow folks to be single longer if they wish and thus improve the pool of eligible candidates.

In a way I'm glad to see he put up a fight and finally showed some fortitude. Wrong time to do it, but he did it. Of course Lance would be on Hermione's side. I like the fact Theo intends to keep the secret. I think he likes the idea of Severus finding the happiness that has eluded Theo. It'll be interesting to see Cordelia's reaction to the divorce and whether or not her own comfortable arrangement comes to an end.

Well, we knew he'd be back at some point. At least he didn't catch her and Severus in bed together. It'll be interesting to see how much information about her lover he wants to suss out before bowing to the inevitable of divorce.

I love seeing him open up to her. Hopefully this sort of soul cleansing will be therapuetic for him. I was almost afraid Theo was going to arrive back home and find them in bed together. So the nightmare was a slightly better outcome.

I love Hans' reaction to the whole thing. Theo bloody well deserves it for running from his responsibilities. After all, he's the idiot who picked the goblin rings.

Hermione, you were definitely too good for Theo. Let the ring burn and the bastard come home and be a man for once. Of course his sudden desire for divorce is sure to raise alarm bells for Cordelia. I see a showdown in the future. Can't wait to see what happens next.

Oh, yay! I am so glad to that noggins have been banged together and senses come to. Of course the hard part of discretion begins, but I love how that one small act of kindness made Hermione reconsider her hastily made decision to leave.