Thank you. Rita isn’t done yet, she’ll be back.

Thank you. Rita isn’t done yet, she’ll be back.

Thank you for the compliment. No, the first three were dreams, the fourth still under the influence of the spell. Unfortunately, this is an angry, mad at the situation Snape, who is basically using Hermione in a grudge sex. I’m glad that you still enjoyed the scene though. It wasn’t pretty, but things will get better later, I promise.

Thank you for the compliment. No, the first three were dreams, the fourth still under the influence of the spell. Unfortunately, this is an angry, mad at the situation Snape, who is basically using Hermione in a grudge sex. I’m glad that you still enjoyed the scene though. It wasn’t pretty, but things will get better later, I promise.

You are very welcome for the update. I’m having fun writing this and I’m quite flattered that you like my style. In regards to Severus and Hermione’s first coupling in the pond – yes, and no. It wasn’t rape, but still under the influence of the spell. He was enticed to find her, drawn to her and still entranced. However, he is a ‘take charge’ lover, just like in the dreams. It wasn’t rape; aggressive yes, but she wanted him as much as he wanted her. She was just nervous and her first time. As for his bellyaching, his is grumbling a bit, mostly to Lucius, who is prodding him regarding his new mate. This is not a fluff piece, but it is a romance. I just don’t see these two falling into romance, but growing into one. Hermione will be there when things get bad for Severus, and she will stand by him. The question she will ask him is if he wants to give the Bonding a go… There is going to be a rough period. He will be the hero that he is, eventually.
I really enjoyed reading your review. You put a lot of time and thought in it and I appreciate your comments. I hope that the story as it progresses, I don’t disappoint.

Just to correct, I wasn't thinking of their first time in the pond, that one had both of them "trapped" by the charm, I had no problems with that one. I was thinking about the beginning of this last chapter, the morning after his previous lousy go as lover. Their third time I think? That was the one I found borderline. He wanted sex and more or less took it.

Well, yes, that is what he did. Used her again for his own needs. He’s not yet at the considerate lover stage, and his actions are not really great at this point, no. Things will get better – I promise.

You are very welcome for the update. I’m having fun writing this and I’m quite flattered that you like my style. In regards to Severus and Hermione’s first coupling in the pond – yes, and no. It wasn’t rape, but still under the influence of the spell. He was enticed to find her, drawn to her and still entranced. However, he is a ‘take charge’ lover, just like in the dreams. It wasn’t rape; aggressive yes, but she wanted him as much as he wanted her. She was just nervous and her first time. As for his bellyaching, his is grumbling a bit, mostly to Lucius, who is prodding him regarding his new mate. This is not a fluff piece, but it is a romance. I just don’t see these two falling into romance, but growing into one. Hermione will be there when things get bad for Severus, and she will stand by him. The question she will ask him is if he wants to give the Bonding a go… There is going to be a rough period. He will be the hero that he is, eventually.
I really enjoyed reading your review. You put a lot of time and thought in it and I appreciate your comments. I hope that the story as it progresses, I don’t disappoint.

Well, yes, that is what he did. Used her again for his own needs. He’s not yet at the considerate lover stage, and his actions are not really great at this point, no. Things will get better – I promise.

Yes, sweet, harmless Grawp, playing with the chandelier and poking at the portraits would be so amusing, isn’t it?

Yes, sweet, harmless Grawp, playing with the chandelier and poking at the portraits would be so amusing, isn’t it?

I like to think of Kingsley as a fairly well informed and capable wizard. Plus, he had his own reasons for doing what he did. It will come out in a later chapter. And, yes, Molly. Mum at heart and the consummate caregiver. She may be confused, but she wasn’t told everything – was she. Kind of the hard way to hear information, wasn’t it? Thank you for the compliment.

I like to think of Kingsley as a fairly well informed and capable wizard. Plus, he had his own reasons for doing what he did. It will come out in a later chapter. And, yes, Molly. Mum at heart and the consummate caregiver. She may be confused, but she wasn’t told everything – was she. Kind of the hard way to hear information, wasn’t it? Thank you for the compliment.

Yes, Severus is coming to terms with is Bonding, slowly, and his actions are not yet the best, but he is accepting the union. He just doesn’t like it yet. I think he wants to see her because he can.
In regards to why Kingsley wants to see Harry, will be divulged in another chapter, so I don’t want to give it away too much here. As for the accusations, the Aurors are merely adding up charges to build a stronger case. Again, it will be sorted out later… I promise.

Yes, Severus is coming to terms with is Bonding, slowly, and his actions are not yet the best, but he is accepting the union. He just doesn’t like it yet. I think he wants to see her because he can.
In regards to why Kingsley wants to see Harry, will be divulged in another chapter, so I don’t want to give it away too much here. As for the accusations, the Aurors are merely adding up charges to build a stronger case. Again, it will be sorted out later… I promise.

Well, this flame is simmering, and the potion in the cauldron is still in the volatile stage, pardon my metaphors. I’m very happy you are enjoying the plot, I’m having fun typing it. Yes, I’m messing with Rita Skeeter, (Or she’s poking her nose around, which is what she does) and she’ll be back. Mrs.W. will be all right, she just got a bit of a surprise. Thank you for the nice review. I’ll update as soon as I can.

Well, this flame is simmering, and the potion in the cauldron is still in the volatile stage, pardon my metaphors. I’m very happy you are enjoying the plot, I’m having fun typing it. Yes, I’m messing with Rita Skeeter, (Or she’s poking her nose around, which is what she does) and she’ll be back. Mrs.W. will be all right, she just got a bit of a surprise. Thank you for the nice review. I’ll update as soon as I can.

Oh, Yes, Severus will – eventually. I’ve a few curves planned first. And, Kingsley, well, he just needed to defuse the situation, and let Hermione know things are not as they seem. He he he…

Oh, Yes, Severus will – eventually. I’ve a few curves planned first. And, Kingsley, well, he just needed to defuse the situation, and let Hermione know things are not as they seem. He he he…

When I started writing this my boyfriend said “oh, come on that’s not realistic, he’d be pissed off. He wouldn’t be all tender and loving, he’d be like – grudge sex at first, use her.” So I though, he’s a guy, I’ll give it a go. the selfish sex user will not last. He will soften. There are a few situations that will happen first, but he will come around. And yes, although Hermione isn’t giving ‘it to him’ she’s simply trying to do what he wants in hopes that he will come around and like her. Everyone keeps telling her that the spell matches the caster with their soul mate… So, she bottles it up a bit. Next chapter you’ll see a bit more of her feelings, Livvy.

When I started writing this my boyfriend said “oh, come on that’s not realistic, he’d be pissed off. He wouldn’t be all tender and loving, he’d be like – grudge sex at first, use her.” So I though, he’s a guy, I’ll give it a go. the selfish sex user will not last. He will soften. There are a few situations that will happen first, but he will come around. And yes, although Hermione isn’t giving ‘it to him’ she’s simply trying to do what he wants in hopes that he will come around and like her. Everyone keeps telling her that the spell matches the caster with their soul mate… So, she bottles it up a bit. Next chapter you’ll see a bit more of her feelings, Livvy.

Thank you. I’m glad you are enjoying this story. Yes, unfortunately, this time she wasn’t as satisfied with their coupling, but then she is still trying to figure him out. You’ll see her express her feelings with Ginny in the next chapter. Yes, Severus is going to get something, but…

Thank you. I’m glad you are enjoying this story. Yes, unfortunately, this time she wasn’t as satisfied with their coupling, but then she is still trying to figure him out. You’ll see her express her feelings with Ginny in the next chapter. Yes, Severus is going to get something, but…

Yes, Rita is a pain and an annoyance. And she’s not done yet! Yes, Kingsley is a bit more involved… but you’ll see more later. Yes, it’s to Severus’ benefit, that’s what he was trying to show Hermione. That it isn’t exactly as it all seems.

Yes, Rita is a pain and an annoyance. And she’s not done yet! Yes, Kingsley is a bit more involved… but you’ll see more later. Yes, it’s to Severus’ benefit, that’s what he was trying to show Hermione. That it isn’t exactly as it all seems.

Thank you very much. I’m glad you liked the suggested guest list for Severus engagement party. I personally enjoyed the idea of Grawp at Malfoy manor, myself.
My beta has my next chapter and I post it as soon as I can.
Thank you again.

Thank you very much. I’m glad you liked the suggested guest list for Severus engagement party. I personally enjoyed the idea of Grawp at Malfoy manor, myself.
My beta has my next chapter and I post it as soon as I can.
Thank you again.

Thank you for the support. Please just hang in there and wait. He's just feeling trapped - again, and under someone else's control - again. It won't take long, he'll come around. It will take me a chapter or a few... but I promise a happy ending. Really!

Thank you very much.

Geeze, I’m not sure if a witch could? Interesting question. I’d think no, at least not in this story. I don’t write Lucius all that often, but I wanted to type him as Severus friend, long time, close friends. So a little good hearted banter seemed to fit them. I’m glad you liked the chapter. Thank you for the nice review.

Nope, she didn’t. Luna and Ginny did though, so you would have thought that they would have explained things better, but Hermione allowed herself to get wrapped up in the idea of finding her soul mate, so she didn’t really seem to stop and think about it too much beforehand. I think she actually believed that she and Ron would be paired up… Surprise!

As for Severus, I’m actually have my boyfriend following this story, (and he’s been so cute about it), and he keeps telling me how he’d react to the situation. The Funny thing is, his comments have made for a rather interesting twist to my original plans for Severus that I’ve been using his remarks and they work… So, Severus is going to react like a guy would expect him to. Fun, huh?

And the use of the fairytales (or witchtales if you’re a witch) reference; I simply thought it’d add a slight twist into the story, a bit of frivolity and whimsy. I’m glad you liked it.

I'm very glad you like the story. Thank you very much for your reveiw. Hope you like what comes next...

Yes, I wanted the reality to be real, to be more like a first time would be, pain, discomfort and all. Also Severus was a bit rough with her, for all that he was still unfer the influence of the spell. Unfortunately, reality isn't always as we imagine things would be in our dreams and fantasies.

Well so far all we’ve seen are magically enhanced beguiling and seductive dreams. But yes, they will come together, by the pull of the spell to consummate their union and seal their bond, however still under the effects o f the spell. Oh, she’ll be surprised but she won’t be about to fight it any more than he can. You’ll see. And yes, their individual reactions will be… intense, insecure, and exactly as you’d expect. Maybe.

Thank you. I’m not sure if Lucius is actually going to be able to talk some sense into Severus just yet… But ol’ Lucius is being rather supportive, isn’t he.

Yep, a bit a shocker. Course, you’ll find out his reaction soon enough…

Thank you. Whoever he thought it was, it certainly was a surprise to find out who it really was.

Thank you. I’m glad you liked this. As for hiding away together… well…

Thank you. I hope top have it ready to post soon.

Thank you. I hope top have it ready to post soon.

Thank you very much.

Thank you very much.

Thank you.