How very romantic....Yeah everyone is taken care of,all wrapped up in a elf silk bow ;-)

Marvelous chapter.  I actually liked Percy, haha, when he was being protective of Fleur.  And I choked on my tea laughing at the part with the negligee.    So funny!  Can't wait for more!

Oh, MY...in the fashion of a Regency-era heroine, I just may need some smelling salts and a fainting couch (upholstered in nice, soft, forest green velvet) after reading that chapter!  You've a bit of cruelty in you to tease us so with that little taste of lemon and leave us wanting more -- even if it is only proper that Severus wait for his wedding night to thoroughly seduce his bride  (I can't wait to read that part, since you've promised to include it).  I think both Severus and Hermione have had the good fortune to find a partner who can keep them on their toes -- and that's what both of them desperately need, because they'd be bored to tears within weeks by someone who can't really keep up.

SQUEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  They're together!!!!!!  YAY!!!!! This was such fun.  I ADORE how he got Fleur to finally blow her top.  And blow it, she did!  I'm sure everybody's ears in that house were burning with the fury of it all even if they DON'T speak French.  Loved how the first thing to come out of Hermione's mouth when they began their "discussion" was "You said we could see one another..."  That's Gryffindor bluntness for ya. But Serverus' masterful control of that talk is absolutely superb.  And that he got her to ask for marriage is hilarious. =DThe end scene at Grimmauld Place was a great touch.  Albus and Minerva were picture perfect in their reactions and of course Tonks deserved to get her two cents in.  Loved all of their time together in the limo but I think my absolute FAVORITE part is when he's flooing back to the Estuary and says "Don't even think about it" to her.  Because we all know that thought HAD to already be swimming in her mind! Just fabulous!!!  LOVE, LOVE, LOVE it!!!

well it took a couple of days, but I got through all that you have written so far with this, I love this story. Snape put phlegm in her place, yay. I look forward to your next update.

That was a fun chapter.  I loved how Severus played Fleur all the way to her fit.  I'm sure it won't be long until Percy picks up the pieces.  I wonder how Molly will feel with the thought of her newest prospect for a daughter in law.  With the picture you have painted they are certainly made for each other.I hope Mr. Granger follows through with the muggle tradition of torchuring the prospective bridegroom.  Should be interesting.  Hope to see an update soon.

MOre More More!!!!

MUST HAVE MORE !!!!

What an exciting battle!  Poor Lucius.  (Of course, I'd read your Christmas story, so I was expecting him to be dead.)  And poor Severus, arm shattered, bleeding to death!  Can't wait for the next chapter!

WOW!! What a chapter!  Talk about action galore!  But yet, in your own wonderful way the feelings and emotions are present and never fall to the background.  If I had any fingernails left after opening kids toys (talk about a dangerous pasttime) I'd have bitten them off before the end and the most wonderful line of Severus'.  I MUST get myself a pair of fluffy pink bunny slippers!!! Can't wait to see what the fallout of all this is. Oh, and I must say "poor Lucius".  He really was in a losing battle for Sophronia's affections, but we all know she didn't want to lose him like that. (not that WE did either. But some sacrifices must be made to the Gods of writing, eh?)

Quick question.

Since you are posting your story here have you made any changes?

Thanks Sweets.

Hello Slytherin Hubby! 

Another amazing chapter. I'm not very good at reviews. I will just say that I LOVE everything about this story. hehe. It's so well written and you get into the characters heads and feel what they are feeling, see what the they are going through. It was sweet and sad that Lucius sacrificed himself to protect the woman he loved. I was hoping the Snape women would get into the house, they were making me nervous. Yay for Hermione coming out to protect her man. I love Severus' line about not wanting the bunny slippers to be the last thing he sees. It made me giggle. I can't wait to read some more!!!

Such an intense chapter, and so much to be both happy and said about!

I still love the Fleur/Severus/Percy dynamic going on here, and how Fleur is thinking about Percy's Order of Merlin as the battle rages in her home. It is so like people to think of inconsequential things at moments such as that one.

In a moment that felt like rank cowardice, Snape closed his eyes so as not to see the annihilation of his stepmother and his baby sister.

That line is so poignant to me, though it's hard to explain why. For some reason, it's like being able to see into the core of Snape's character, and finding out that he's just as vulnerable as the rest of us, I guess.

I'm still sad about Lucius, too, by the way, but his sacrifice was necessary . . .

As always, well done!

i love their ribs!!  We have one in Southern New Jersey..It is a fabulous battle scene, worthy of Tolkein's battles. 

“A gentleman never withdraws from an engagement.” Oh, yeah, RIGHT, Mr. "I will visit you socially after graduation!"*scoffs, snorts, turns disdainfully on heel, muttering 'cad'*

"The matter was not as simple as the poets and philosophers would have one believe."How very true! The entire paragraph following that absolutely delighted me - it seemed like Severus Snape in a nutshell. You really do have a fantastic knack for getting into your character's heads. My other favorite line? Lucius's “You really have had enough." Hee!Do I really have to say it? More, please! :)

YAY new chapter!  I love when Severus had to go into Hermione's room to get Fletcher, and the bunny slippers.    Poor Severus, such a tortured soul.  hehe.    Can't wait for more!!! 

*Giggles madly*

I didn't notice you posting HDODP here until today - yes, I'm totally slow on the uptake sometimes! - and upon rereading, I remembered exactly why I love this story so much.

*exhales* Wow! I think I was holding my breath through the entire chapter. Great last line - and Severus had better not die! It's simply not allowed! :)

Oh poor Severus.  His life is so hard.  Teehee!  A "pride" of Gryffs!!!!  Tooo funny.  His compulsive need to look over Hermione's room was sweet.  It's almost "cute" to think of him behaving like that.  I absolutely adore his calling on Lucius to save him, and then getting drunk to boot!!  The "Neville plan" went perfectly. He gets to be the hero AND get the girl. Good for him (and Pansy too!).Looks like some BIG trouble coming on the morrow. (or the next chapter, however you want to look at it HEE)  Can't wait for it.  But I will.  Especially as Christmas is just around the corner.  I wish you the Merriest of Days and a Wonderful New Year!! (complete with lots of creative ideas for your lovely muse to keep you both busy! )

Well done! The ending just oozed tension. I'm glad Stormy didn't die, also. That would have brought tears to my eyes.

Fabulous chapter, as always! Little details like the sweets wrapper make my day, and I loved the short-but-sweet scene between Remus and Tonks. I also crowed 'corn starch!' out loud, and received a number of thoroughly confused looks from the rest of the family.You can tell your Slytherin that I'm just as eager to read the next chapter with this ending as I would have been with his suggestion. :)

[Sighs very deeply.]  I'm happy your Slytherin revised his opinion.  I would have had the torch concession, which would have done much toward paying off our castle's mortgage, but the heartache involved wouldn't be worth it.  Very exciting chapter, loved the halcyon days and the realization over the sick bed at the end.  Brava, brava--now get busy!

I'm so glad that you didn't let sweet little Stormy die...and that Severus and Hermione had a chance to grow a little closer to each other.  I liked the little touch of the chocolate wrapper and the handkerchief as keepsakes of the night in the cabin, even if Severus isn't willing to admit it yet. I loved the ironic touch that both of them are now reading Jane Austen, since these two are practically acting out the roles of Mr. Darcy and Elizabeth Bennet.  I agree with Nanny that this moment of peace is too good to last, but I hope that you won't make it too hard for Severus and Hermione to overcome the trouble that's coming.

*WHEW*  Big sigh of relief that Stormy is ok.  That's some nasty potion Severus created.  But then he had to do what he had to do when old Voldie was still around.I can totally see him acting as he did about "his" labratory.  Add to that total exhaustion and you get another nasty "potion". hahaLove the idyllic days post-remedy. Esp. that Nanny is the one to see the trouble brewing.  Looks like some interesting happenings sitting on the horizon! CAN'T WAIT!! 

Very well written story. I'm so impatient to read the next chapters!