Yes. Hermione needs to give him space to deal with this. Being there and supportive without asking any questions would be the best path to take.  He also needs his alone times.  I hope she can understand that some people need thier alone times and it isn't personal.
 
Well done!

I feel happy for Snape. He is going to be so much happier once he works through this. He is already happier, he just hasn't realized it. 

I may be cynical, but I really don't think most people can change who they have always been. I suppose he hasn't changed who he is, he's just changing the original premis from which he interpreted other people's behavior until now.  I guess that mean's he see's their motives aren't what he had previously believed them to be and therefore, he has permission to respond differently than he used to.  I must confess that in the real world I think it unlikely to happen.  But that's is why I read fiction.  The real world sucks, but an alternate universe can be any way we want it to be when we need a bit of cheering up.

Thank you very much for using your gifts as you have. You really know how to cheer a person up and you give that gift to people like me with your stories and this web site.

You in no way make Snape look or seem weak except in his stingy rationalizations necessary to allow him to not act like a complete dick every single minute.  He's fun for a roll in the hay, but I don't feel sorry for him one single bit. I pity his miserable soul.  I'm actually more disapointed in Hermione. No matter how much she loves him, it's unhealthy and codependent for her to stay with someone so disrespectfull and demeaning toward her. She may love him, but she should not allow him to treat her like this. You can love someone but not be with them because you deserve better.  It may be a consiquence of his childhood, but it is what it is. He's a mess and while he may find moments when he becomes "weak" and treats Hermione with love and respect, most of the time on most days and especially if he isn't getting his way, his nasty side will continue to be the rule rather than the exception.  Poor Snape, he really isn't fit to be anything other than a good fuck.  His life is truely tragic.

I actually vote for Harry.  Hermione is right. It is the less "romantic" option, but it is the most reasonalble. Unfortunately, just because a man makes a baby doesn't mean he is fit to be a Father. Harry would be a wonderful and loving father who would never be seen treating "mommy" disrespectfully or mean. He would be a fair disciplinarian who would not be likely to punish a child in anger. He would not use manipulation and guilt to   get his way or to make a point. The child's blood line would be the most respectable. A child could benefit from being Harry Potter's child.  And, there is so very much more to marriage than sex. Cannon Snape may be an exciting fling and sexually attractive, but I think most healthy women would only like to take him out to play with. I would never want to marry him or have him raising my children.  If no child was involved I  would vote for Snape, but what Harry and Hermione are willing to do would make a much better family and most likely result in a much healthier child, mentally and emotionally.  I can't really invision Cannon Snape's child as a happy child. vrs 

She is sooooooo pregnant! I'm so memory challanged that though I think I have read this before, I can't for the life of me actually remember what happens next. Pretty handy, that! I never run out of stories to read. I suppose he'll have to be a pig about it at first. What an ass!! He needs to put that mean voice into a pensive and get some wizarding therapy for his post traumatic stress syndrom. Or maybe just a good kick in the Ass. I'm good either way. I must say I am glad Hermione is sticking up for her herself at least a little bit. She was annoying me. He wouldn't really want a woman who never fought back. That would be so boring. She should pick a row with him once in a while just to keep him feeling he must chase her. Severus Snape is more likely to want what he thinks he can't have just on principal. Although, I do find it more pleasing when I veiw her passive behavior as manipulative. Yeh, that's the ticket! You go girl, and wrap the SOB around your little finger without him even knowing it. Ha! (Please add spell check to the choices below. I'm a spelling retard. If it wasn't for spell check I would be so fired!) I know you wrote this a long time ago. Do you still read your reviews? I think you should know that I am going to bed late tonight and it is all your fault! I can't stop reading.

I've read this fun story a couple of years ago and I'm such a dork head (not an actual one, of course) that I have such a bad memory I get to read stories over and over and I still anticipate the endings. I don't mind.  It's fun, actually. I'm the same with movies.  It's embarrasing though when it comes to remembering peoples names. And I really hate it when I find notes I wrote for myself and don't remember writing them, or what the hell I wanted to remind myself about, either. My kids used to try to use it against me, but the rule is, "if I don't remember it, it never happened no matter what you say I promised or gave you permission to do. And I'm not afraid to ground you for the rest of your pitiful little life." "Oh and by the way, I'm writing myself a note right now to remind me you're grounded and why!" I do hope Severus ends up pining for Hermione like a love struck school boy and becomes her hopeless and adoring sex slave.

I think that's a fabulous way to end the story. Perfectly clean ending, closing all the storylines without giving too much detail into life after the story. Brilliant!

A tentative... well, i wouldn't call it truce, maybe just peace... has risen between Severus and Harry. (No one cares about Ron!)I understand Hermione's reasonings for wanting to see the pensieve, but I am concerned about Severus' comment on her bringing it up every few days. I had hoped that she would mention it once and then just let it go until just before they return. But, I suppose Severus is being particularly sensitive over that whole situation, isn't he?

I think it is critical taht Hermione didn't force him to actually say those words, but rather let him just point it. She knows what he means, he knows what he means, and that is enough for them. And hsi father is a completely sick bastard.

I really liked the flashbacks and the explanations you gave. The background on the parents was good, as it helps complete the picture of the character of Severus. And bless Hermione for not asking questions right now!

Hm... I don't think it is necessarily that he is nicer, he just isn't as hostile. He knows that holding back the hostility would be the best way for him to be satisfied, so he does. And his father is an ass. What kind of man does that? A secret room proving his hypocrisy? Poor Severus.

Oh dear... she's farther along? Is Poppy sure that there is only one fetus living still? Maybe that miracle potion saved both babies. Severus has finally admitted out loud that maybe there is a possibility for a slight chance of love potentially developing sometime in the future. But just maybe. ;)

I am so glad that Hermione heard Severus, and I hope she bitches him out for not putting her in their bed, but rather in a private room to the side. She'd best tell him to stay with her at night!

Oh, god. Brilliant, Severus. Take responsibility for this at least.

OI, swoon-worthy, him just rushing in and kidnapping her. Very romantic, and completely aggravating.  I cannot believe he went to her parents!

I am so glad that Hermione is fighting back. She was beginning to act like a stereotypical abused woman, always cowering and defering to the man, but now she is standing up for herself. It just figures that it turns Severus on more.

They definitely keep progressing, contrary to what Severus' keeps denying and excusing.

I'm glad Hermione realized that Severus was taking steps toward ... whatever you want to call their situation. It seems he keeps making excuses for his behaviour, and he is most definitely in denial.

Harry is being an absolutely conniving little shit!

I'm sure everyone has asked that they fall in love. I love the revenge on Harry... though I wonder if he would ever approach the real Draco to finish it...

Lol! I can't beleive Hermione thought up such an extravagant plan, but she absolutely right about having to trick Snape into bed. And I can't believe I hadn't read this story before...

Thanks for the story. I must say your characterisation of Severus was incredible (very Canon like, well pre-DH anyway).  I don't think I could write a consistantly 'hard to Hermione' Snape for such a long story- Well done! The part where he went to visit the whore on his wedding night had tears running down my cheeks. Also thanks for the last little bit - I liked the family scene at the end it brought a real sense of healing and closure.Cheers.

I am glad it all worked out in the end.  You are a very talented author.   I always enjoy reading your stories.  Tamara

It's good that he is willing to interact with her friends, at least he is trying anyway.  I hope he has a bucket ready for when she comes out of the pensive.  Tamara

I wonder what his father is up to with all of this.  It must be very important for it to be hiden.  Tamara