Yes, things are going better.

 Oh I love this analogy! But yes, that is so true! Thank you for the laugh!  oh, and the review!

ps -- I was SO glad when she finally told Ron to get off her!  the other matched couples don't have anyone clinging to them and poisoning the relationship.  good growth, Hermione!

Thank you. Oh, Ron's not out of the picture yet. He has to come to grips with it too... but yes, Hermione made a good move.

Thank you. Yep, Lucius went all out for his 'guest'. (I think he didn't want her to have him arrested.)

Yes, there would be a change now, wouldn't it, and no, Ron is not acting like a brother. He doesn't want to be a brother to her. Yes, she is seeing it now.I'm glad that you liked the date - well, more of spending a day together than a date. Expect another one coming up soon. Yes, the plea was maybe more than a sexual thing, but she is too young to know that. She still has trust issues to deal with and he has a bit to atone ofr, as does she. But at least they are starting to make a foundation.Thank you for the review. I liked your comments.

Ah, er, ok. Some things do get by me and my betas, only human here. I hope you liked the chapter, otherwise?

Of course.  It is good to see Hermione becoming wiser due to listening to more counselors.  But it seems as if they are both waiting for a sign from the other, so we could be in for a long wait before things improve.

Yes, I know but when you really don't want to talk about the 'bad times' in your life and with Hermione digging, he just let it out. I suppose it's good to get it off your chest, so to speak, but I think he wanted to shut up about his past. LOLThanks, yes, they are, well, trying a bit here. They still have a way to go though.Yes, and it will take time to make the changes necessary. At least they have a bit of a start thanks to Narcissa.I'm glad you like the chapter. Thank you for the review.

I'm very happy to oblige. Yes, he sort of just dumped it on her, got it off his chest, probably more to shut her up about his past. But yes, compared to other homes Hermione knows, his is depressing. No wonder though. There are precious few happy memories in the house. Severus isn't actually thinking on the positive here.Yes, she is starting to realize that it is immutable. Thank you for the review.

Thank you very much. I love Augusta Longbottom and I know she's not always a bear, I somehow wanted her to have a romantic side.Thank you for the compliment, yes, this was as close to a 'normal' day for these two. They are both making a bit more effort now. hopefully, if I keep them cooperating with me!Thank you so much for the review. It means a lot.

Yes, this was a more relaxed, normal day. Given time they might yet, yes.Thank you for the review.

Yes, well, he wanted answers and didn't want to mess - who am I kidding. He goofed. He was deplorable and yes, I'm going to call him on it. BUt in doing so, Hermione is going to gain ground here. Thank you for the review.

Yes, well, he wanted answers and didn't want to mess - who am I kidding. He goofed. He was deplorable and yes, I'm going to call him on it. BUt in doing so, Hermione is going to gain ground here. Thank you for the review.

What a good way to put it! Thank you for the review.

What a good way to put it! Thank you for the review.

 Severus and Hermione may be having  ahard time at this realtionship - but they can tango! I will get them sorted. Have faith.

 Severus and Hermione may be having  ahard time at this realtionship - but they can tango! I will get them sorted. Have faith.

Yes, well, for now. They don't really know one another, she's fed up and he's finally trying and, well, I'm trying to sort them out! I just sent in the next chpater of Enchanted Tower Room. Finished a 3 chap. But I have a huge project due really soon so I have to get that done before I can go back to playing. So it may be a little while.  sorry.  

Understand completely, I have a state board exam on Oct 31st!

Yes, well, for now. They don't really know one another, she's fed up and he's finally trying and, well, I'm trying to sort them out! I just sent in the next chpater of Enchanted Tower Room. Finished a 3 chap. But I have a huge project due really soon so I have to get that done before I can go back to playing. So it may be a little while.  sorry.  

Understand completely, I have a state board exam on Oct 31st!

 I've been having the same reaction to the varied responces to this chapter.  That Severus' reactions - or Hermine's would be rational and mature. Not yet I'm afarid.  I'm really sorry about your friend. I could give her a few less painful ways to screw up  then you won't loose a friend to a train wreck. (ps. tell her the train will win) I'm glad you pointed out that people will do some idiotic things, and no, Severus was not thinking about consequences when he did Legilimency or trying to sway her to come to the Manor. and yes, Hermione should have told Severus of her plans.  Although, he still wouldn't have liked it!Thank you so much for this review. I really appreciated reading your thoughts and am grateful for the support.(Pssst. Hermione will confront him about both issues and they will have a very, er, well they will argue again. shhhh!)

 I've been having the same reaction to the varied responces to this chapter.  That Severus' reactions - or Hermine's would be rational and mature. Not yet I'm afarid.  I'm really sorry about your friend. I could give her a few less painful ways to screw up  then you won't loose a friend to a train wreck. (ps. tell her the train will win) I'm glad you pointed out that people will do some idiotic things, and no, Severus was not thinking about consequences when he did Legilimency or trying to sway her to come to the Manor. and yes, Hermione should have told Severus of her plans.  Although, he still wouldn't have liked it!Thank you so much for this review. I really appreciated reading your thoughts and am grateful for the support.(Pssst. Hermione will confront him about both issues and they will have a very, er, well they will argue again. shhhh!)

Yes, he sure does! How about Hogwarts? in less than a month they will both be within those walls! Thank you for the review.

Yes, he sure does! How about Hogwarts? in less than a month they will both be within those walls! Thank you for the review.

You are not the only one. Severus is cunning, manipulative, dysfunctional, and getting over the fact that Hermione trapped him in this magical Bonding (married) and is at least now trying to court her. But I have to get Severus to realize he's a jerk and change, get him to see Hermione for herself and him to fall for her – not an easy task, considering he’s so dysfunctional with relationships. Look how he is with Narcissa and Lucius and they are his best friends! Hermione has been hurt, is angry, confused, is told she can have an annulment by Kingsley, Marvin Maretbell of the MoM, while Severus says they can't - it's a magical Bonding and the MoM is just trying to appease her Muggle sensibilities. Hermione is tired of being a doormat. Ron is still hanging around waiting for her to get the annulment so he can be with her, Rita is still spreading gossip and lies about them, Maggie is feeding Rita any tidbit she hears, and Ginny, Luna and George keep telling her it will work out in the end. Besides, Hermione has to grow up, and stand up for herself or Severus will never respect her. and in the next chapter Hermione confronts Severus about the mental rape, the lack of respect and that he doesn't love her. Keep in mind the time frame. This all started the first full moon after the final battle. Final Battle is May 1st – 3^rd and the full moon was May 11^th.  This chapter is the first Monday after Harry’s weekend Birthday Adventure August 2^nd.  I think Severus is coming to terms with this well, and having quite a few psychological breakthroughs. Hermione is starting to stand up for herself and setting boundaries. Neither is really committed to this yet and yet both are still trying to work things out, in small steps. Severus will make mistakes, Hermione will be stubborn and occasionally get hurt as this relationship develops. It will not happen overnight.  Oh, gads, sorry for the rant! But I hope I clarified a few things of what I’m aiming for and what I’m doing.And thank you very much for the review. I really do appreciate your comments and concerns.

Wow.  I can't wait to see how this all plays out.  It is going to be a long and winding road.  I'll go with you to the end.Thanks for sharing your very fertile imagination with us.

You are not the only one. Severus is cunning, manipulative, dysfunctional, and getting over the fact that Hermione trapped him in this magical Bonding (married) and is at least now trying to court her. But I have to get Severus to realize he's a jerk and change, get him to see Hermione for herself and him to fall for her – not an easy task, considering he’s so dysfunctional with relationships. Look how he is with Narcissa and Lucius and they are his best friends! Hermione has been hurt, is angry, confused, is told she can have an annulment by Kingsley, Marvin Maretbell of the MoM, while Severus says they can't - it's a magical Bonding and the MoM is just trying to appease her Muggle sensibilities. Hermione is tired of being a doormat. Ron is still hanging around waiting for her to get the annulment so he can be with her, Rita is still spreading gossip and lies about them, Maggie is feeding Rita any tidbit she hears, and Ginny, Luna and George keep telling her it will work out in the end. Besides, Hermione has to grow up, and stand up for herself or Severus will never respect her. and in the next chapter Hermione confronts Severus about the mental rape, the lack of respect and that he doesn't love her. Keep in mind the time frame. This all started the first full moon after the final battle. Final Battle is May 1st – 3^rd and the full moon was May 11^th.  This chapter is the first Monday after Harry’s weekend Birthday Adventure August 2^nd.  I think Severus is coming to terms with this well, and having quite a few psychological breakthroughs. Hermione is starting to stand up for herself and setting boundaries. Neither is really committed to this yet and yet both are still trying to work things out, in small steps. Severus will make mistakes, Hermione will be stubborn and occasionally get hurt as this relationship develops. It will not happen overnight.  Oh, gads, sorry for the rant! But I hope I clarified a few things of what I’m aiming for and what I’m doing.And thank you very much for the review. I really do appreciate your comments and concerns.

Wow.  I can't wait to see how this all plays out.  It is going to be a long and winding road.  I'll go with you to the end.Thanks for sharing your very fertile imagination with us.

Hmmm You didn't mind the mental rape? Yes, he is trying, but still making mistakes. But there is progress. Thank you for the review.

I didn't say that. Severus was ruthless. However, he is right that it is improper for Hermione to go away with and sleep in a room with her ex-boyfriend now that she is effectively married. The bathing suit is scandalous for the Wizarding World, she should have known that. In fact, after being following around by the press, where was her head? As for progress by Severus, they did agree to spend each night together they day before she left on her trip. She did admit she made that agreement. And Hermione does respond to him physically. They do seem to enjoy spending time together studying intellectual pursuits, even in nature.

Hmmm You didn't mind the mental rape? Yes, he is trying, but still making mistakes. But there is progress. Thank you for the review.

I didn't say that. Severus was ruthless. However, he is right that it is improper for Hermione to go away with and sleep in a room with her ex-boyfriend now that she is effectively married. The bathing suit is scandalous for the Wizarding World, she should have known that. In fact, after being following around by the press, where was her head? As for progress by Severus, they did agree to spend each night together they day before she left on her trip. She did admit she made that agreement. And Hermione does respond to him physically. They do seem to enjoy spending time together studying intellectual pursuits, even in nature.

They might have if Severus hadn't tried to coax her into going to the manor with him again. I"m glad you sense the frustration and the change in him, from furious/trapped to trying to romance her. It 's not something he's ever done before (in this story) and yes, he's inept at it. He plans the right things, but his actions - well... Likewise Hermione is getting stronger... the next few will be intersting. I thank you for the review. I am trying to keep the canon Snape in my Severus. I hope to avoid sappy, but I will have to soften his edges a bit.

They might have if Severus hadn't tried to coax her into going to the manor with him again. I"m glad you sense the frustration and the change in him, from furious/trapped to trying to romance her. It 's not something he's ever done before (in this story) and yes, he's inept at it. He plans the right things, but his actions - well... Likewise Hermione is getting stronger... the next few will be intersting. I thank you for the review. I am trying to keep the canon Snape in my Severus. I hope to avoid sappy, but I will have to soften his edges a bit.

Yes, you are right. He is trying, but he doesn't trust easily. No, he shouldn't have used Legilimency on her, and it will be an issue in the next chapter, as well as the issues of the manor. He is Dysfunctional when it comes to relationships in this one, and has to learn. Believe me he gets called on this. By more than one person. Thank you for the review.

Yes, you are right. He is trying, but he doesn't trust easily. No, he shouldn't have used Legilimency on her, and it will be an issue in the next chapter, as well as the issues of the manor. He is Dysfunctional when it comes to relationships in this one, and has to learn. Believe me he gets called on this. By more than one person. Thank you for the review.

OH GADS! It's as if you read my next chapter!! I have Hermione telling him the exact same things, sort of, when he comes to pick her up! It's a date that doesn't happen, a fight and... oh, well. Actually, Severus is somewhat dysfuntional in this, and Hermione isn't a woman about town - she's a 18 year-old girl. I know she's taken a lot, but she is putting her foot down. This is why the story is longer than my usual. But if it's too much, then I understand. This relastionship is evolving, but will take some healing to get there.

OH GADS! It's as if you read my next chapter!! I have Hermione telling him the exact same things, sort of, when he comes to pick her up! It's a date that doesn't happen, a fight and... oh, well. Actually, Severus is somewhat dysfuntional in this, and Hermione isn't a woman about town - she's a 18 year-old girl. I know she's taken a lot, but she is putting her foot down. This is why the story is longer than my usual. But if it's too much, then I understand. This relastionship is evolving, but will take some healing to get there.

Yes it is. and Hermione did call him on it. He WILL learn that he can't jsut do that if he's going to have a marriage with Hermione. It's Who is in the relationship. He was angry, took it out on her. She stood by him because she felt guilty and then wouldn't kick him when was down/arrested. Now she's starting to think of a way out and he's trying to court her, make it better. It's not working - yet. But considering she is getting conflicting information - she is bidding her time to get to a magical library. She will soon. very soon. And Severus will try again to have a 'date' with her. I know, I'm being slow on the development of the relationship, but it is a romance, but not one of red roses, there are thorns. I'll get there. I promise and not too far off. 

Yes it is. and Hermione did call him on it. He WILL learn that he can't jsut do that if he's going to have a marriage with Hermione. It's Who is in the relationship. He was angry, took it out on her. She stood by him because she felt guilty and then wouldn't kick him when was down/arrested. Now she's starting to think of a way out and he's trying to court her, make it better. It's not working - yet. But considering she is getting conflicting information - she is bidding her time to get to a magical library. She will soon. very soon. And Severus will try again to have a 'date' with her. I know, I'm being slow on the development of the relationship, but it is a romance, but not one of red roses, there are thorns. I'll get there. I promise and not too far off. 

Thank you very much.

Thank you very much.

Thank you. I'm so flattered that you like this story. Yep, Ron is still a bit of a prat, but he's at least starting to accept that Hermione will have to decide, and he's willing to give her space, for now.I don't think Severus cared who's broom she had, just that she had one. Yes, he is at least showing some 'caring' in regards to her safety. His judgement about the manor was off, but it is where he is brewing his potions. Don't worry they will see Spinner's end... soon enough.Thank you for the lovely review.

Thank you. I'm so flattered that you like this story. Yep, Ron is still a bit of a prat, but he's at least starting to accept that Hermione will have to decide, and he's willing to give her space, for now.I don't think Severus cared who's broom she had, just that she had one. Yes, he is at least showing some 'caring' in regards to her safety. His judgement about the manor was off, but it is where he is brewing his potions. Don't worry they will see Spinner's end... soon enough.Thank you for the lovely review.

Severus had gone to Godric's Hollow the day after Harry, Hermione and friends went, and yes, saw the Death Eaters and learned that Hermione had fought and escaped. He was panicky, annoyed, furrious and angry at being stood up, but not panicky. Yes, the date was nice, well planned and thought out. Spinner's End was cleaned - Narcissa told her house-elf to clean it as if she were going to be staying there. They did.The annulment was one of the decisions made at the end of their first date, along with getting together every night, no sex, and Hermione may live at Potter's. (temp)Oh, Hermione will get the books, and a talking to... won't say more now.Thank you very much for the review.

Severus had gone to Godric's Hollow the day after Harry, Hermione and friends went, and yes, saw the Death Eaters and learned that Hermione had fought and escaped. He was panicky, annoyed, furrious and angry at being stood up, but not panicky. Yes, the date was nice, well planned and thought out. Spinner's End was cleaned - Narcissa told her house-elf to clean it as if she were going to be staying there. They did.The annulment was one of the decisions made at the end of their first date, along with getting together every night, no sex, and Hermione may live at Potter's. (temp)Oh, Hermione will get the books, and a talking to... won't say more now.Thank you very much for the review.