Nothing like a bit of experimenting. :)

I didn't see the character death warning when I first started reading this, and by the time I did, Snape was already looking like he was going to die, so I started freaking out that he would be dead by the end. I'm glad that you let him live. This was good!

And there I was hoping they would truly find each other before the end *sniffs*.

A really nice story, well told and written. I enjoyed it very much.

They may yet.  But I think they'll both want to take things a bit more slowly if it's not to be a one-night stand any longer.

Thank you so much for your lovely reviews throughout!  I'm very glad you enjoyed it!

Awww, so cute, Crookshanks missing Severus! ;o)

Nice chapter.

Well, here he'd thought his mistress had finally found a worthy mate, and then she up and left and didn't bring him back!  I'm glad you like his reaction to this.  Thanks!

How very much Hermione to ask the second after she came... *really wide grin*. I loved the way you described this encounter, it's very cute in a way.

Thanks!  I'm so glad you felt that was IC for Hermione and that you liked the description.  It was a struggle to find the right balance in how to describe it, and it's good to hear that it worked for you.

Aaah, that's much better! *wide grin*

Your story really is catching. I have several urgent things to do, but still keep reading on... *chrm*

Glad you think things are looking up!  (And I hope you've not missed any key deadlines while reading!  But I'm very flattered that you "couldn't put it down.")

Aaah, stubborn man, stubborn man... *grins* Aren't they always? He should be doing something soon, though, or it will certainly be too late.

They generally are!  Yes, he does need to do something soon.

Oh dear, Paranoia as part of the curse! Poor Severus. But the solution to it is a nice idea, I give you that! :o)

I figured Voldemort would want to isolate the victim as much as possible.  Glad you like the solution!

*snort* Now THAT's a good title for a grimoire... good chapter! Having Krum attending really adds to the tension, doesn't it?

Heh, I'm glad you like the grimoire title and how Krum is "helping" things here.

Nice to have Viktor brought in for once! :o)

Thanks!  I'm glad people seem to have liked seeing Viktor in this.

Wow, that's really a nasty curse, and makes quite a plot! Am I rightly assuming that the time-turner might come in handy? ;-)

A Time-Turner probably would have come in handy if they hadn't gone and smashed them all during the Battle of the Department of Mysteries, alas.

Well done, good continuation. And quite some supsense - who the heck did these dark wards?

Thanks!  I'm glad the suspense is working for you!

Now this is finally a setting I really think plausible. Hermione being fed up with the opposite sex... Snape teaching again is a surprise, though.

Thanks!  I'm glad you're enjoying it and found it a plausible setting.

LOL!  You're funny.  You have a great sense of humour and I think you attribute it to Snape and Granger pretty realistically.  Their banter is truly entertaining.  I can't wait to read the other chapters!!

Thank you! That prompt is wonderful and your execution, excellent. Such an enjoyable story.

this was such a good story.though i felt very let down on the epilogue.

Really cool fic!

What an interesting ending.  Too bad they didn't hook up, but I guess it wasn't in the cards.

I enjoyed your story and I am glad that there seems to be another chance for Severus and Hermione.

A great promt by Clare009 - and a brilliant way to work it out by you! Thanks for this great fic.

Great story.

Hooray for updates! I liked this chapter, and I am crossing my fingers for a happy ending.

Nothing like a pre-emptive 'I have no use for you because you can't possibly have any use for me' to hide feelings.

Grrr!  That Severus is so stubbornly frustrating!  But, if he weren't, I don't suppose that he would be the Snape that I know and love.  Wonderful chapter.

Damn it, Snape! Can't you just get over yourself and shag the girl for real already?He really is infuriating, Firefly, which means that not only have you stayed true to his character but you've got me totally roped into this story. And I love you for it :o)If ever I have the oppurtunity, I won't hesitate to send you lots of delicious baked goods as a thank you for an awesome fic.Truly, Madly, Deeply,Sue.