Am printing out, will review shortly.

Potter stinks...tee hee. I can see her saying that one through gritted teeth.

I have to admit I haven't read any stories based on this challenge yet. I like the way you have set this up and I look forward to reading more.

Thank you for rescuing Harry, it made the story happier for me. I'm glad you ended the story a couple of years later. It was a beautiful story and I'm very glad I read it. Looking forward to reading more of your wip.

I loved the butterfly legend. It's an awesome part of this chapter. I'm glad Hermione and Minerva were able to visit. You're right, war isn't pretty and doesn't bode well for happy endings. So, who is the mystery suitor? Hmm, Neville? Ginny, maybe.

Severus is so sweet in his actions toward Hermione. Ginny sure seems happy about what's happening between them. Poor McGonagal and Harry, I hope they can be brought back. I went to see your gifted artwork but wasn't able to pull up the site, bummer. Great chapter, off to the next one.

I'm glad Hermione's future is looking up. Ok, she'll just have to put that brain to use and channel her inner slytherin to get what she wants. She needs to figure a way to be a part of her child's life.

Do you think that little episode will teach our favorite potions master not to mess with a pregnant lady? Morning sickness just plain sucks. She's changing him just as surely as she's changing.

So, that's what happened to the Weasleys. I'm glad that she and Ron have started to mend their friendship. It's sad about Harry, any chance of saving him, maybe at a later date? Great story, I'm enjoying it.

Oh, boy, out of the pan and into the fire. I wonder what Snape does have planned for the baby after it's born. I can't imagine him taking care of it. Maybe a house elf or nanny, hmm. Poor thing, ok, think positive, things will work out. LOL

Isn't that just like those self serving politicians at the MoM. Great start, it's sad that Hermione is alone, what happened to the Weasleys?

this is still my favorite of the various surrogate mum story entries.  I'm loving the cradle that Severus carved(!) for their daughter. 

Yay! I thought you abandoned this story...Or maybe I just wasn't looking hard enough.

Hm. Oh well. You did wonderful on this story and I hope you'll update soon!

Interesting turn of events. I'm glad that you're moving on with this!

A lovely chapter so happy brilliantly done. thank you

Wow, looks like I've missed two chapters, and I'm so glad I finally read them! Wow! I'm actually kind of glad that I missed the one, because I would have been biting through my fingernails waiting on the follow-up chapter. Poor Hermione! I'm happy that it's finally resolved to a point, and am looking forward ever so much to the next chapter! Looks like you're almost finished here. *sniffle*

Hermione can't be thinking such bad things about her hormones!!! Honestly, it's to be expected!! Poor girl. If someone would have given me that much trouble after I gave birth, there wouldn't have been enough pieces of them to put together and identify!! Of course that person would've had to get very close to the hospital bed... but I could have managed!! I'm so glad Severus put that b*tch in her place. I think that has been the hardest part of the story to read. But this is wonderful!! I can't wait for the next chapter...
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Yes, very satisfied. thank you for writing an awesome heartfelt chapter. Waiting for more. You could always do a one-shot of Snape confronting adminstration about the "witch"...

yay he beat up the healer so to speak I am glad things have been cleared up was getting worried there

Mas, por favor...more please...This was an excellent chapter, very emotionally involving for the reader..Keep up the good work and update again soon!!!

What a fun story, quietly pointing fingers at official idiocy, and bringing these two dance partners together again. I love it and often read it .........But didn't Healer White just scowl at her, because Hermione was supposed to keep on taking vitamin potions, and she didn't ?

Ginny, I love your stories so I was pleasantly surprised when this one popped up on a random search.  As always this was amazing and very heart-felt.  :)

Oh, the charm she found...let me guess! A charm that would be sort of like the Polyjuice potion and make Severus be just like her with about 30 lbs placed front and center on his lower abdomen, tweaking his back, relaxin to loosen his joints adding to the pain, weight and pressure on his bladder, heartburn, unable to sleep for more than a hour at a time before needing to roll over, Sciatica when trying to roll over at night, food cravings, profuse sweating from the metabolism in overdrive, and a pronounced waddle? Will it affect his hair and make it thick and luxurious too? Will his skin lose that sallow pallor and finally glow? Will Severus become radiant? Oh, to see him trying to fit into his button down clothes...with that 8 month belly.On to my review. I am so glad they were FINALLY able to clear the air and establish that he is truly interested in her and she reciprocates those feelings. Granted, it did take two weeks, but better late than never. Hopefully Severus and Hermione will open their eyes and realize she should stick around after delivery and be there for the baby and him. I do love this story. So many obsticles to overcome before they can truly be together. Keep up the fabulous job, as I really do love to read it.

I have to admit that I would be forced to join the hunt if you abandon this....A most excellent chapter...I love the brooding...it is such a guy thing. *giggle* I also loved the confrontations.. they was well written. I can't wait to see what Hermione does next....I think she needs to charm his pipes to cut off the hot water during his showers..*grin* Update again soon, please... I wanna know what happens next....

OK I re read opps it's not my day. I really apologise
That and it was Neville, and well Neville Ewwww Hermione would eat him alive, and not in a good way. See now I need some more Severus/Hermione action to make up for the shock . Neville I love the boy but Hermione needs a man.
I really like Hermione's growth in this stories hormones and all. and I love the use of Ruddy I love it when people get the Bristishism right and you always do so thanks

Nooooo
Hermione sort out your hormones and get back after the sexy potions master now!!!!!
Who is sending these presents hmmm???? I just hope it doesn't turn out be someone who could throw a spanner in the works.
At one point I was screaming at Severus "You want Hermione, Jeesh call yourself intelligent" And when he makes his move she pushes him away stupid stupid woman. A brilliant chapter as always but I can see a few twist to come and it's driving me crazy ( well crazier) I can see Severus now trying to distance himeslf from his weakness poor Severus I'd give him a hug. Can't wait for the next chapter