OMG! You have a fabulous imagination!  LOL, this scene was a treat!Thanks.

Oh dear, I'm worried you won't update this. Well, I must learn patience. Thank you for the story so far.

I love this chapter as well, but certainly not for its solemn tone.

I love this chapter - the imagery and the solemn tone of the ceremony. To your knowledge, has anyone done a visual rendering of this beautiful ritual scene?

That was..Wow! I did like how they pretty much told each other how they felt despite being master and apprentice.

That was..Wow! I did like how they pretty much told each other how they felt despite being master and apprentice.

Oh, my.  That was luscious.

Perfect!

That cliffhanger! I'm looking forward to the next part. These two chapters were a pleasure to find as an update and I enjoyed reading them immensely; you always have a way with the characters you create, suffusing them with full personalities that just pull the reader into every nuance of the story.

Oh please do hurry up and write more. I can't stand the wait. 

Pelvic massage!?!?  I think I will willingly go into cycle every freakin day if Master Snape offered me that.  Talk about hints of citrus in the greenhouse.  Come onnnnnn greenhouse....

Aargh! Evil cliffie! Evil cliffie! Can't wait for the next chapter…

Wishing you happy holidays and all the best for 2013,

Leigh (melodyssister)

Love the telling of the story from Severus's point of view.

This is why I read these stories; not for the lemony citrus flavor but for the pungent sent that wafts from the slow peal.
Wonderful update.

There's no doubt in my mind that they're starting to have feelings for each other. I think the incident with the carrot root had shaken both Hermione and Severus. I think he's now acting on what he's been feeling, and Hermione is coming to the same realization. If that makes sense. Pelvic massage? That could get interesting.

Ah, yes, the greenhouse! I'm greatly enjoying revisiting this story.

Pelviic massage indeed.  Loved this chapter the beginings of feelings I think on both sides is heading in the right direction for them both.  Well done.

Enjoying this greatly. I should have wrote a response for the last chapter--one of my favourite "Hermione tells Harry off" moments, just the perfect amount of sarcasm laced with an unconscious truth (plus Harry's continued silliness). I have to say my favourite part in this chapter--while it could be the root scent--was Snape's line: "I will be available to administer this massage for you when you feel comfortable enough to request it" and Hermione's reason for agreeing ("the adult thing to do" lol), which would seem to miss the point. I just really enjoy the way you're unfolding their story in a slow manner and how Hermione isn't fully aware of what her "actual" desires might be, though she's aware on some level. I'm also very interested in Hermione's anger: how she expresses it (or suppresses), when, and how she might be able to master it herself.

Lovely.  I think it's interesting that you present Snape in first person and Hermione in third.  I find I like that.  I am looking forward to following this as you tell your tale.  You are the kind of writer that makes searching through Fan Fiction so rewarding.

"At the end of the day, to her eternal regret, Hermione was left with only a dim recollection of the exact wording and meaning of most of the ceremony."

Had the same experience after my wedding.  

Thanks for the update.

Hi Sweetie...just read the last two chapters together. What was I doing last week that I missed it? Absolutely loving this and agree with other reviewers who have commented on the symbolism of the bonding rite and how it can be interpreted on different levels and aspects. You have labelled this story as a PWP but already it has more substance than many other "serious" stories. I liked your earlier comment of how trustworthy and mesmerising the Northern accent can be and would agree with this (but of course I would) but let's not forget Sev is the consummate Slytherin even if the war has mellowed him a little. Can't wait for more....this is so enjoyable. Best wishes, love Ali xxxxxx.

Poetry...great chapter

This story has two different intrepretations. Firstly, is the obvious Dom/sub sexual aspect of the Master/apprentice relationship. Secondly, it also seems marital, especially with the binding ceremony they just had. Severus and Hermione definitely have feelings for each other, but it's still too early to know exactly what those feelings are. Love the story so far!!

The descriptive of the bonding ceremony, the colours, jewels and the feelings of severus and hermione touch you as you read this. I cant wait to read more :) 

You Have a way of drawing the reader right into the story,  I felt as if I was their at the Bonding.  Great job.