Harry still has a bit of growing up to do, it seems. Poor Hermione, this time it really wasn't her fault - and they were getting on so well (relatively speaking at least) with Severus, too!

Still really enjoying this! Snarky Snape and Harrassed Hermione.....hoho.....this is shaping up well. Keep up the excellent work...please?

Still really enjoying this! Snarky Snape and Harrassed Hermione.....hoho.....this is shaping up well. Keep up the excellent work...please?

Awe, maybe they just need a time out living so closely together and all. It's just stress, right?And Harry needs to get his head straight and listen - actually listen to Hermione more.

Oh, poor Hermione.  Snape probably feels like his pride is all he has left, and they've bruised it.  Of course things just couldn't go smoothly once they've introduced a physical element -- which was very well done, too.

South indeed.  Well, they are difficult personalities.  And I can't believe Harry would do THAT.  That was fairly ridiculous.  But really, I don't believe Hermione sees Snape as a project. 

Typical Snape attitude - wouldn't expect anything less...Harry was doing what he thought was the best way - although it may have been a wrong turn, he did wanted to help and that counts. Poor Hermione she always ends up upset - she really deserve so much more *hint* ahem... Looking forward to more!

Poor Harry, he really put his foot in his mouth.  Severus may not like the method, but Harry is probably right about the howlers. LOLO things are quite interesting.

she' mad as hell and she's not going put up with it anymore!  thanks for the update.  looking forward to further developements

What a great story not too angsty and just the right length! Thanks ~ dee

oh my I love this chapter I have read it three times!!! Good for her,sometimes a timid Hermione is good,but not in this story!

I like the moment when she snaps! :)

Will the DEs have some sort of a social club? You know so they can gripe about their assignments? ((snicker))

He can't keep his mouth shut.  He's Snape!  He's certainly giving her the same look he gives the House Elves when he's eating at Hogwarts.  So cranky all the time, he doesn't know how to not be.  Not that he has a reason not to be cranky yet.  She is awfully immature, isn't she?  Growing up will be entertaining on all fronts.

It goes without saying that Snape and Hermione are going to be a delight to watch -- but I personally am fascinated by the potential of Grimmauld Place. Whoa, that's unexpected! Can't wait for more.

Brilliant story. Can't wait to see what happens next.

Ah, yes, Severus is being quite ungrateful.  But then, in his place, I think I'd feel the immediate Wizarding World was exhibiting overwhelming ingratitude to me!  He's not one to suffer fools gladly, or for that matter, to suffer in silence.  But he really does need to calm down and try to find a cure for Ginny, before Hermione tells him he's not worth his keep and to shift it back to Azkaban!

Another good chapter, Southern.

Good chapter.  I'm looking forward to the process Snape and Hermione, et al, will have to go through to find a workable relationship.Not to mention some kinder sentiments toward one another.

I can see both of them having a point... although I do think Snape's taking his frustration out on the wrong person (even if it was Hermione's idea), but then again, it's not like he has a chance to take it out on anyone else either. Perhaps going hungry will help adjust his attitude somewhat though!

alright hermione....yeah girl power

HA ha ha ha! Snape so deserved having his dinner dumped! Anyone in the household that thinks they can do better are welcome to feed themselves. I've done the same as Hermione and I applaud her actions. The cook needs to be appreciated! Pity the fool that doesn't.

LOL! Pure greatness! I loved the end. Hermione will kick Snape´s ass. That annoying man hasn´t got a chance against her. :D

Thank you so much for the update!!! I loved the way you had Hermione explode at the end. While I can understand Severus bitterness for being held "captive" while he rigthfully should have his full freedom, he is behaving like a child, placing the blame on the wrong person and is so rude one want to jump into the story and smack his head! Go Hermione!!!!

Yipes!  Your Severus certainly exceeds expectations in more ways than one.  I'm intrigued.

Unlike others who reviewed I do not think of Snape as a little asshole here nor do I think he's in the wrong to be honest. I mean I have no idea how you will make this story evolve, but let's face it, all our little preferences aside - he has every right to be an asshole, ie, they did just get him a new master and who cares about the rest. I would be even worse if I were him, they are certainly not doing this for any real noble reason.

After all, they could have asked for his help, after he was released considering everything he'd done. This is the crux of it really.

Hermy here is obviously a kid, at least you are writing her that way, cause honestly, it is not so difficult to understand Snape's point of view. Boys, well they're boys although Ron does pass off as a more mature one, which I like, I am sick of immature prick Ron stories.

I like how you've started it, and am looking forward to the rest, to see which direction you'll take.