oh boy, nothing really good comes from people eaves dropping, yikes

Now that's just like a fella, won't kiss with tongues but will smoke a stinking fag!  Talk about infecting the body with "other" elements. geez, come on sevikins, you'll like it, trust me all too well.  whoops kinda got caught up in the moment, oh boy, its saturday, lets see what happens next.

I would think I would be readay too! yeee haaaa. sweet chappie, shame on her friends, I understand bu they could at least hear her out first, gits!

*sigh*Severus is just so wonderful.  I love the way he wants to carry her back to their dungeon.

Poor Hermione -so sick but so deteremined to go home with him. Great chapter.

ok so what caused the explosion i know the bed bit her but what happened after that or did i miss somethingand why is pecry so piised about her being able to block the ministry

I don't know if I have told you this yet, but I am completely in love with this story, and I don't want it to ever end!Seriously, though, excellent update, as always. You have such a talent for writing and conveying the complicated emotions of this very complex relationship. I love it.And I love the banner!

Oh boy, meeting the parents and what a lovely couple huh? Wonderful btw,for a moment i thought it would really hit the fan.  very good

*gaspsigh* I'm so glad she's okay! Oh, I was so worried about her! The little tender moments between Hermione and Severus are so. . . lovely. They are what really brings the story alive (although your terrific writing could also be held accountable), and they are writted so perfectly. . . so touchingly. . .Anyway, I'm glad Hermione's okay, and I can't wait to see what the whole thing with the bed is about! (Should I know by now? Am I just stupid? Or is it supposed to be a secret. . . ?)Thank you very much for another thrilling chapter!~Katie

Why do I get the feeling that allowing Albus to leave with that handkerchief that has Hermione's blood on it could end up being something Severus will regret later?  Probably because you layer your mysteries.My list of questions grows.  What is with that bed and why did it target Hermione and leave Colin alone?  Did Colin get anything in the photos that will help? Does Albus really believe that Snape won't do what is needed if he is in love with his wife? Why did Hogwarts set up their marriage to be more than Albus intended?  Will Severus really make Hermione have broth for dinner?I was thinking about your story in my car on the way home from work.  That is a sign of a really good story when I'm analyzing it while driving.

I'm confused... What was she actually doing down there, what did it have to do with DD and how are they going to fulfill their requirement??? I want more, more, more of this story and already can't wait for the update! Great work!Thanks!gab

great depth to this chapter, Severus' thought processes complement the dialogue beautifully!

Yes, I agree that Dumbledore is actually spot on here - she's a grown up and has her own rights, responsibilities, duties, etc., not all of which Severus gets to know about, for his own safety as much as for hers.Can't wait to find out what happened down there, what got recorded on film, and what that means for the coming battle.  And what a lovely pair of healers they do make!

Another great chapter.  I really enjoy this story and get so excited each time there's a new update to read.  Looking forward to the next one soon.  Thanks

I was so excited to find that you'd updated.  I've been cheating and reading ahead on ff.net, but I have a hard time getting my reviews to go up over there.  I adore the way she said "my darling boy" to snap him back to reality.  I also loved the way they chanted the healing spell together.  *sighs contentedly*

Ok I have probably already said this in an earlier review (at least I hope I did), but I really love this story.  It is the first one I look for and at 50 chapters it still feels like it is just starting. 

I am a bit confused by why Hermione took everyone down to that room and what exactly happened, but I guess that is part of the plot/plan and I can wait for you to lay it all out for me.  Thanks for sharing.  I look forward to your next chapter as always, JoAnne

Ok you simply must tell me what happened to the bed!! Did Hermione blow the bed up? Was it her raw (wandless) magic or what?? And Please – why did the bed attack her and not Collin? Obviously it recognized something in Hermione Collin doesn’t have, or is Hermione a threat? Bu then why was Harry able to get close to the bed – unless the fragment of soul in him ….  Did the bed recognize Harry? Oh I would love to be a fly (or any kind of little bug) in the Malfoy manor at this time! I bet Narcissa’s expression was more than priceless and Lucius is really going to get it from his wife. Oh, sending a howler that both Narcissa and Lucius had to ‘share’ in front of the Dark Lord – delicious revenge indeed! Whoooya! To Hermione for those Howlers by the way – bloody brilliant! I hope they opened in Percy’s office with witnesses so that his embarrassment could be witnessed!! Oh please say he was in a public place when the Howler went off!! Please. Please! And the Minister and Umbridge – to have the Howlers go off with others around and have to endure the public shame and to be known as the perverts they are – OH PLEASE I shurely hope so!  I so can’t wait until Ron gets his hands on Percy! TeeheheheBrilliant chapter and I’m really loving this story. Waiting for the next chapter eagerly!

Great chapter - but what bloody happened in the room? What about the bed? augh!!!!

Wow hows that for the ending, gee I would really like some of that wizarding shaving stuff, no more razors sounds pretty good to me Hee heee, good chappie ;)

OMG Poor Severus and Poor Hermoine, I'm sorry for not leaving a review of each chapter I have been very caught up in this fic and very impatient to read the next chappe, I promise from here on out to try and leave feedback after each one. This is soooo good, I can't wait to read more, Love it

Ah, so that was why the "darling boy" comment. Okay, now I see. Much less squicky now.And the fact that he had to half-sing the spell/chant/prayer was wonderful. I had the sneaking suspicion that he might have a decent voice if he were to sing. I can hear future lullabies now. Hmmm.

Oh my:)Severus is at his best in this story:) I find writing Hermione is pretty easy, but getting Severus RIGHT can be very tough:) you're doing it:) This is the Severus I like best:)Can't wait for more of this story:)Fizzabella

Good chapter, it was a nice chatty follow up to the bed's snakes biting Hermione.  It was nice to see Sevrus's reaction and a little of his thoughts.

Severus is so gone.  And Dumbledore deserves some sort of punishment. 

Bravo!