You are the QUEEN of unresolved sexual tension!

Nothing like a woman's intoition, I think Hermione should ave been clued in when she twisted her ankle.  Great job!

oh, i just love this story and get so happy when i see a new update!

*swoon* SO fantastic and worth the wait!  I'm somewhat surprised by Severus cooling-off quickly from the Yule Ball--he seems more like the type to hold a grudge against such a outright challenge.  Is Dumbledore interfering?  Severus using legilmency illicitly?  Looking forward to the next chapter, and good luck on your exams if they're coming up!

Nooo!! - she squeals! I WANT more! I just adore this story!!! Please continue as fast as you can. I am eagerly hanging on your next update!! :)

Absolutely fantastic.

Oh my goodness. I can't wait for more!!!!

*claps* Another excellent chapter!  I love this plot, and look back every day to see if you've updated.  ;)

I hope there is dancing at the reception and that SNAPE asks HERMIONE to dance (to make up for the Yule Ball rudeness).I love your imagination.  Thanks for sharing it with the rest of us.

Great story!

I really like it when thos two don't get together overly fast. Feels much more realistic.... even though...

maybe a little kiss somewhere in the next few chaps' would be nice... *cough* 

Greetz,

The little black dress? Please???  Evil... I know. But it will be great! Maybe whith a large dress robe on top!

Yay! Excellent chapter! Snape with a haircut, too! :D Lol, can't wait for the next update.

yaaaaay!

Thank you for updating - a lovely and vibrant chapter.

:cough: Any smut you wish to throw in there would be, um, most appreciated. :cough:

Oh, very nicely done.  I can't wait to see what happens at the conference, now!

Squeeing!    I think that the first person narrative really makes you sympathise with Hermione, so all this good stuff happening at once for her is lovely.

(imagine a row of cheerleading smiley faces -- my computer is being tempermental and won't let me insert any)Another chapter! It makes me happy! (doing a dance of joy at my desk) Ooohh, and there is actual physical contact! Mind you, I am still salivating for something a little more substantial, but I will take what I can get.I do have to wonder, however, is there really a scholarship? Or does Severus have sneaky ways of helping out the lovely Hermione? Hmmm....Still lovin' the story! Bravo!

What a treat to see this updated! I've not reviewed so far, and I'm sorry about that, but this is a great story. I'm really ejoying it. And I kind of suck at reviews. But anyway, thanks for updating!

Hero!Snape saves the day, twice! And on top of it all, it's still Valentine's Day. Very nice lightening of the mood.

Oo I just found this amazing story! I kept on reading until this last chapter and I'm completely hooked! There's no better combination of genres than Angst and Romance and your story must be one of my favourites all time! I love how both Hermione and Snape are so believable and the storyline is just amazing, you can't help but love the tension developing between them. Can't wait to see where it all leads and hope to see more soon :)

This is such a good story! :cheers:

Awwwwww - he loves her!

So, he isn't that insensitive, is he? Very, very nice chapter.

*purr*  Shades of Sense and Sensibility here, with Hermione being lucky enough to have a hero nearby, when she takes her tumble!

And talk abut a hero.  Thank goodness he doesn't hold a grudge.  Of course -- though Hermione has caused him some embarrassment over the past year --  her involvement in his case is the reason he isn't in Azkaban, or existing as a living vegetable with no soul.

I love angst as much as anyone else, and more than most, but this chapter releases the tension in such a joyful way.  I'm not saying I expect the tension to be over with, but you've given us a sweet respite here. 

I really admire your technique in fast-forwarding time. It's very well-done and well-said...Ginny was great for comic relief; I usually don't have much of a visual imagination, but I can't get rid of the image of a short redhead in entirely too high heels in a hurry.

Ah, such excitement!  And the Potions master with short, well-groomed hair?  Oh, my.  A nice mental picture.