I know, I know - it's about time she stood up to Severus and found her backbone. But yes, our girl really did give it to him. Yes, Ron will have to grow up a bit. I hope to make him do just that. Expect George and Harry to knowck - well, you'll see. thank you for the review - I appreciate it.

Yes, Ron deserves to get his arse whooped! Even Neville moved clear of Hermione's wand path - although Harry and Gin stoped anything like that happening. Thank you. I'm glad you liked that scene.Yes, our girl does know how to 'play a Slytherin' fairly well. Thank you for the reivew. I appreciate it.

Thank you. Yep, seh really knew which buttons to push. And Yes, friends stick together. I love the collaberation too - that's why I used the theme. Ron, is still hurt nad now also feeling guilty. He's to immature to deal with this well.

Teehehe Yep, our girl sure worked him over. Thank you for the reivew.

Hermione and a 'good cause' - so naturally she's all focused on freeing Severus! So far Hermione has been trying to make things work, waiting for Severus to 'come around.' Luna, Ginny and even George have all told her that things will 'work out' and she believes them. She knows that she cast a Match-Making Charm and that the spell chose Severus as her soul mate. It didn't promise he instantly fall in love with her. Also, both Ginny and Luna keep telling her that 'it will be like it is in the dream' and I think she is still waiting for him to come around and make it like it was in the dreams. I know it's a bit delusional, and she's acting like a sap because of this... But yes, if Severus doesn't turn around before she gives up - she has an out.  Basically, sorry to say, don't expect her to really decide until Severus is either cleared/free or sentanced to life in Azkaban (as if I'm going to do that to him!) sorry, a spoiler. For those who think she's OC - she's young and hopeful and this is her first sexual relationship and I think the dream Severus really lit her fire and blew her mind so to speak.  I've a way to go to yet to do what I want in this story. I hope that's okay?

It's very delusional, epsecially for a girl supposedly in love with someone else. You'd think there would be inner conflict at least. I don't see that here. I see, "Oh, okay, whatever, just because some spell said so." That just doesn't seem like Hermione to me, even if she was turned on by a few dirty dreams, ya know? Sure make Hermione want to make her "marriage" work, but what I'm saying is this, make it plausible for us to accept. A few sexy dreams wouldn't be enough to have me be someone's sex toy, someone who's a dick to boot, not if I'd wanted someone else. That's why I'm asking where the conflict is and hoping you would show us that through writing.

Well, yes, nothing but time and a pair of her knickers!Thank you for the reveiw.

Thank you very much.

Linwe, I love this reveiw!! Sorry about scarrying you, but how else would Auror's get Snape? huh? Yes, Sev was starting to come around - but he's smart and - well, that's in the next chapter. Yes, he will think so, but you know Hermione - she'll straighten him out. That's in the next chap too. Ron will have to answer for his blabbing, Rita is still needed - so no squishing yet annd you forget Harry and Kingsley are in this! I've my next chapter written, but my beta and I haven't fixed my errors yet. I will post asap though.

Thank you very much. In regards to the male side, I actually asked a few guys I know (well enough to ask at least) to describe orgasm and how sex feels' and I'm using their actual words and wording. So as a female - yes it seems off - but my male proof readers say I'm spot on! Strange huh? I hope that doesn't throw you off when reading it. Just trying something new.

Thank you. Yes, he's far more himself in RL than in the spell induced dreams... but once he comes to terms with being Bonded to Hermione, Luna, Ginny and George will all be right! The big question is: will he come to terms with it before he loses her?

Yes, Narcissa's reaction would have been priceless! I bet Severus was fully amused by it. As for Molly, well, yes, she had her own plans for Hermione (as if with Ron - gags) so this would really be a shocker! another Kodac moment!And Rita, I have plans for her - remember Severus is not gonna be too pleased about his book, the articles and what not!! and I'm sure Hermione will... You'll see, she's skinning her own goose.... But I'm ahead of myself here.

Thank you. i'm trying so hard to have him in true canon character.  Hermione is simply trying to make things work out, and figure Severus out at the same time - he's not making it easy on her. Severus is trying to gain control and get his life back as HE wants it to be. neither is winning at this, are they?  LOL  Give them time... both have just got to come to terms and accept it, then...As for Lucius. Severus is a friend, a housequest (while he recovers) and thier relationship is based on a good comradery and long time familiarity. However, we are seeing the relaxed Lucius. There is the public and deep seeded side to him as well.  The thing is I wnated Severus to have someone on his side in this. Don't be surprised if Lucius sees this as something to take advantage of later....

LOL I think today I'll feel sorry for Ron, the poor sod. *Snerk*   Hermione is simply trying to make things work, Severus is still trying to get the upper hand and gain control. Unfortunately, neither is winning at this point.

Ah, yeah it did a bit.  Thank you for the reveiw.

At least you'd think she'd have looke dit up and read on it first! I like happy endings. It may take a rough path to get there - but I like happy endings.

Oh, yes, blessed denial... and Yes, time is running out. *Snerk* Don't worry... *grins*

Yes, he is just trying to drive home the fact that she wasn't thinking. He can be intimidating at times... LOLThank you for the reveiw -I appreciate it.

They will both surrive this and it will be fine - in the end. However, with these two, it wil take some doing to get there. LoL

Thank you very much. I appreciate the compliment.

Thank you very much. Yeah, Severus isn't the roses, poems and violins and sappy sentiments kind of guy. So far, no, they aren't really spending any real 'quality' time together, so they aren't (or at least he isn't) treating this like a real relationship. I'll work on that some...

Ron is setting himself to get more than just hexed! Hermione will get her 'pants on' and stand you to him, but give her time to realize that seh can stand up to her one-time snarly Potions profesor. There are habits here that she hasn't 'gotten over' yet.

No, because he's not really trying to talk to her - jsut use her and then takes her 'home.' It's a little hard to consider someone esles' perspective when you're still struggling with yours. As far as Rita? Getting the story, twist the facts and cause a bit of trouble... You'll see...