Tapping toes...  impatiently waiting for the next great chappie in the que... ***sending chocolates to your muse***

I love the "almost" kiss scene in the Great Hall , and the fact that Hermione caught the Professor blushing when inquiring about the ol' 69.  *giggle*  You have created a good balance of snarky, soft and vunerable in regards to Severus.  Just the way I like him!  Thank Hermione, btw, for changing the room color.  Green is so much more restful and easy on the eyes.    

I am glad that Severus actually wasn't trying to kick Hermione out of his room. Since he would've had to talk to Minerva before the almost "kissing incident" in the Great Hall, that would not be the reason.I wonder how Severus will take the information that Hermione dropped all of her classes. Maybe he won't be so upset when he learns that she still plans on learning all of the information. Several of the professors weren't being challenging enough anyway.I definitely liked how their morning started. It's nice to know that they can try new things to please each other without having sex.

poor hermione, has a point.  loving this story and thanks so much.

It seems to me that House boundries seem to be blurring between the two of them. We may have a more Slytherin Hermione yet!

YOu rock my world!!  You updated.

I'm so glad to see an affectionate and loving Severus. I don't want him like that all the time but it fills my romantic nature to have him like that from time to time. Thank you for another beautiful chapter.

You know, this story makes me cry half the time.  You really write their emotions so well. 

Hmmm, I'm not sure if Hermione made the right decision or not.  It's best for he school, but is it for her? Yes I'm sure she will get much more advanced training, but class rooms have a place too.

I don't know what to say... when I first read this story I never thought it'll be something as complex as this. And now, not only they had to deal with Voldemort being the ever watchful, more believable leader, they had to deal with other people condemning their marriage. And what a way to deliver the plot! Treating us to their first 69 position first!!

But it was sweet, really for Severus to get her a room with *the* view. I didn't realize it until later (I think my mind was still at the part where she had to let go of her education because what other people say).

Can it get any harder for them now??

Can't wait for more. And wonder how Severus is going to take with her news on her education...

The chat with McGonagall seemed long overdue - but I keep forgetting how little time really has passed. And I'm at once really angry with her, and understanding the school's problem... and glad she's not openly hostile to Hermione any longer, at least.

I do appreciate the way Hermione and Severus are getting closer, bit by bit. Until the next hurdle comes along...

My goodness I so thought he was kicking her out too.  I was getting so mad at Sev 'cause he just keeps pushing her away.  Breathes sigh of relief, he was just being thoughtful, who knew.  I loved that she neally kissed him goodbye in the great hall and that he leaned in for the kiss.  Made me laugh outloud.

Oh, if only all those disapproving parents could witness the quality education she is getting!  And, bless him, he does seem to be learning a thing or two as well.

You write like nobody's business!!

You do a magnificent job of writing sex scenes that are at once explicit and sweet, and never once tawdry or gratuitous.  Wonderful!

The attitude of the professors is simply deplorable! Hermione is ostracized form her classes simply because the teachers can't handle a few letters? It's the Ministry's fault with this blasted Marriage Law and the fact that the Malfoys would have abused her. It's sick!However, it's a good chapter - even if it did really ruffle my feathers!

Well some definate developments in this chapter.  I am glad that Severus has apparently gotten beyond his reluctance to enjoy the physical aspect of his marriage. I loved that he blushed!I also think that the bloody parents need to butt out if it had been their child at risk they would certainly be singing another tune. I'm glad the sorting hat didn't put Hermione in Ravenclaw if that is how they are going to act.Well done againIrish

Oh dear. That was a wonderfully satisfying chapter, but. . . what is Severus going to say? Oh dear, oh dear. . .

It was a terrific chapter, and you got all the emotions perfect. . . it really does almost make me cry. . . and the suspense! I would say I wouldn't be able to sleep. . . but I probably will be able to, after I've fretted and worried and wondered and speculated and finally decided that. . . I am crazy, and need to go to sleep because otherwise I'll be grumpy at church tomorrow.

Thank you so much!

~Katie

Oh man - this cannot be happening - I cannot believe that the brighest witch to probably come through Hogwarts is being forced to give up her classes - this is a travesty of epic portions - she is worth 10 or more of some of the students that are leaving because of her marriage to Severus. Please - I hope that you work something out for her - it is a shame really that everyone is acting this way and for some reason - I do not think McGongall is doing this to help Hermione but for some other reason.

Good to see the happy couple so happy, for a change. Of course, circumstances being what they are, I doubt the bliss will last too long, but too much contentment would make for a really dull story. Life is miserably unfair, as Hermione is starting to learn.

Keep up the quick updates!

It feels like they are becoming a true couple now.  Thanks for another great chapter.  I wait each week to see this one pop up on the list and drop everything to read right away.  You could write four times as much for each chapter and I think it still wouldn't be enough.  What fun. Thanks, JoAnne

I think my favorite part of this chapter was when she went to kiss him goodbye. Such a  simple thing and yet they couldn't show that slightest public affection. It speaks volumns about their situation - both in public, and growing into each other.

Beautiful story!  I loved your characterizations of Severus and Hermione. Thank you so much for writing it. 

*sniffle*

I'm so relieved that they've made up, well, sort of... Sev's demon of self destruction might well come back riding a nuke and waving a cowboy hat, but for the moment I'm glad they've found a moment's respite.

Their relationship is so messed up and I hope that they will be able to work through all the rough patches. The chapter was so sad but I liked how Severus demanded that she return to his bed or he would tear the castle apart brick by brick looking for her - it is a start.

D'awww, poor Sevvie!  And what the @*$# was Albus thinking?!?!  Nosy prick.