Love Mrs Granger - the conversation on the phone was funny.  It was a good chapter - We are getting close to tea at the Malfoys and I cannot wait - this is going to be interesting

Way to go Severus - I loved him telling the other teachers off for the way they were treating Hermione.  Albus kind was a jerk silencing him - those things needed to have been said and probably more.  They have totally given her the brush off and she is the brighest witch of her age - they are all responsible for what kind of education she is getting and what they are wasting but being petty.

Oh so sensual without even doing much - I just wonder what potion on Friday they will be brewing - LOL.  Again Severus is making progress but he recognizing something when he watched her responding to him that there is something real between them

As I thought in the last chapter - with Severus - it is 3 steps forward and 2 back.  Poor guy thinks she is playing when she tells Ron she loves Severus.  The sad truth of the matter is what she said is true and it is sad because he is nowhere ready to reciprocate that kind of emotion.  More heartache for her and more heartache for him -good chapter

Oh man - Hermione herself is on a roller coaster of emotions.  The tea with Hagrid was a good scene - he is one of my favorite to love characters.  He is just a sweetheart to everyone.  The scene with Harry - that scared me and I wonder how everyone will react in the next chapter.

This chapter was gold.  He finally has let the big part of him out in his caring for her.  She could have died protecting him and it finally reached him.  However with Severus, he always feel he does not deserve so he might take a few steps back before the end.  I loved how he took care of her - it was fantastic.

Oh man - I love it when someone writes Hermione as tough and powerful.  It is how I see her.   The ending where Severus presses his cheek to her - that was so wonderful.  Well done on a great chapter.

Oh I loved they way you dressed her for the tea party.  Severus is in lust by now with her - not love yet - but he definitely is thinking about her more and more.

Wow, I love this story.  It's taken me most of the day to read it cause i had 15 million other things to do, and i'm soooo upset that I'll have to wait to see how things turn out.  But i can't wait to see how they do.

I like the balance this relationship is coming to.  When Hermione thinks "Not this time" I can feel her determination and the power shifting to a more equitable level.  Thanks for another great chapter, JoAnne

More walls down - Severus laughing, smiling and plotting with Hermione.  Tea with Narcissa and the Voldemort watching - you the author are devious and I love it - the tea at the Malfoys is sure to be great.  Good work.

Well they are setting boundaries like when she can say no.  She is slowing easing into him and he really is not aware of it yet.  I loved the last part where he thought she could give Voldemort a run for his money because they were both maniacs - that was a fun ending.

Well - I was right about the turning point because he is now considering how great she fits in his arms and he kissed her.  But crap if Voldemort did not summon him at this moment and he closes up again because it reminds him of what he is.  We at least he has inched out a bit - this will make it easier for him to go a little farther the next time his passions overcome him - Good chapter.

Well - Severus has reached a turning point but he himself does not know it yet.  Trying to convince her that she would have made a better Ravenclawn and then picking her up to take her to the bed.  Some part of Severus cares - but even he does not know why since he has hardened his heart for so long.

Well this is definitely a wake-up call to Severus.  He can visibly see how his cold indifference has hurt her physically.  He also finds out she has not seen anyone because she wants to protect him from what others would think of him.  This maybe the beginning of a turning point for them.

Oh man - this chapter hurt me for Hermione.  She had came to his bed a virgin and now he was treating her like she used to be some whore.  At least he tried to follow her, he really is behaving like an idiot but even Severus can be redeemed in the end

Oh man - Severus is so cold.  He wanted to spy on her and her what she says - I think at this point that no matter what she says that he is looking to find fault and push her away.  She could say - I think Severus is a brave wizard and somehow he would think she was mocking him.  He is no where near ready for a relationship - yet

Well - I am disappointed in Severus still thinking kissing is bad (but secretly thinking about it).  The man is so conflicted even he is not sure what he wants.  I cannot wait to see the next chapter - it is probably the weekly deed and hopefully it will be better than the first time. Good chapter.

Excellent chapter..Love the author's notes very witty!!!

oh my goodness! Oh wow! brown smelly stuff has hit the rotating blades now!

with tea.I always think its strange how most of life's problems can be solved in the time it takes me to  drink a large mug of hot, sweet tea. Preferably made by my boyfriend. Another wonderful chapter, cant wait to read more!!

You have a very energetic writing style, and the plot twists are phenomenal! I've been on the edge of my seat since I started reading.

I just started reading this fic, and I absolutely LOVE it!! It's really hard at this point to determine who Severus is playing:Hermione or Voldemort. Especially with this last chapter. I can't wait to see what happens next.

Wow...you reach right for the heart and just keep WRENCHING don't you? This is, without a doubt, the BEST Marriage Law fic I have EVER read (and I have read QUITE a few) as well as being one of the best in (on?) the ship. Your characterisation is somehow simultaneously unique and in character, and wonderfully subtle. I absolutely ADORE your Voldemort! You take fanon and turn it on its head with these absolutely delicious doses of moral ambiguity. I LOVE IT!  Keep up the EXCELLENT work. You're a fantastic author. Bravo.

ohhh, that was so dark...  but very good...  next chapter should be interesting...