Thank you very much. I'm flattered. really.Sheis 18, and is intimitated, doesn't wan tto be used anymore and is trying to sort things out. she'll get help from a unexpected source (her view) and books. Yes, he's getting/is frustrated. but annulment, although offered, would only be a piece of paper... magical bindng was involved. You'll see. Thank you so much for the review.

You hit it on the head. He knows she is his, magically bonded for life. She needs books. Gonna get some real soon, and lunch, and advice and books. a real eye opener for her... Thank you for the review.

Yes, for a 18 yar-old girl she is acting like a uncertain teem. I'm sorry. She is just not going to let him use her again like that. She needs answeres. and will get plenty in the upcoming chapters. from a unexpected source. and books. and lunch. Confusion will be straightened out in two chapters... (Or one reallly long one) Yes, Minerva has a firm understanding of what is going one, what a Bonding is and knows she needs to be supportive. Yes, the informal meeting was in Minerva's office. Severus is secure enough in his role as Headmaster and wanted to start things off in a friendly way with her. No, he hasn't sen DD port yet. I wrote that, but it didn't fit here - I had other things that needed to come first.  OH! You remembered about that strengthening of the Bond! good. yes. you'll see...Thank you so much for his review. I really enjoyed it.

, I really did enjoy your comments. Yes, he's trying, with a wife he got, literally, by magic not choice, to deal with. She is hoping that she can hold him off long enough to find answers. books. Hogwarts library = the place you get answers. Hehehehe  and  the Malfoys, yes, ol' Voldie grovelers are fairly high and mighty considering... but they have a point. (IF and I mean If you believe everything you read in the Prophet)Thank you so much for the review - I think You'll love the next chapter. Hermione gets her eyes opened - and lunch!

Well on this road, Hermione is about to be thrown into the ditch, have lunch, get advice from someone she never expected, and books. That will help. Thank you for the review.

If not them then a pair jsut like em! You have hit it on the head! At least this isn't a train wreck anymore... Thank you for the cute review. Did everything work out for your friends?

Happily yes, but only after driving nearly everyone they knew completely mad with their constant bickering!! =]

OH gods! Severus muse and Hermione bunny are doing the same thing with me!!!

Yes, she went to his house, but I did add her 'thoughts' about not wanting to have sex with him yet. And he didn't clean - Narcissa's house-elves did. LOL Although, yes, he did go to Burger King with her. You are very welcome for the update - the next one will be ready shortly! Thank you for the review.

LOL I'll pass that on! Thank you for the review.

Thank you. I'll update as soon as I clena up all my commas and typos. I promise.

Thank you. I'll update as soon as I clena up all my commas and typos. I promise.

Thank you. I'm very glad you are enjoying this story. Happy reading.

Thank you. I'm very glad you are enjoying this story. Happy reading.

Thank you. I wanted Lucius and Severus to be close friends and having Narcissa Bonded to Lucius was just a way of showing that some Betrothal Charms can be controlled. Still, it will serve Severus in the end to have someone who can talk some sense in him that he knows went through a similar thing.

As for the damsel-in-the-tower fairytales or witchtales, that was really fun to include and I thought added a bit of frivolity. I hope to have my next chapter out soon. Just have to have it beta read and cleaned up first.

Thank you. I wanted Lucius and Severus to be close friends and having Narcissa Bonded to Lucius was just a way of showing that some Betrothal Charms can be controlled. Still, it will serve Severus in the end to have someone who can talk some sense in him that he knows went through a similar thing.

As for the damsel-in-the-tower fairytales or witchtales, that was really fun to include and I thought added a bit of frivolity. I hope to have my next chapter out soon. Just have to have it beta read and cleaned up first.

Thankyou very much. wowzers! It was fun typing her and I too love her character. Oh things are not at all simmering down, they are jsut starting! I'm doing the best I can in couseling them, working through their issues as I wrote this, but they were not at all being cooperative at this point. Thank you for reading and for the review.

LOL  love the questions, but you'll have to wait and see if... and what... and Thank you for reading and for the review.Hugs

LOL a twosie! I love the reaction you have in this review, and I have to admit it makes me smile. Got to you, maybe? That's the best type of review, where the reader is expressing her/his emotions. Hang in there, all will be answered, sorted out, and no She's Not Pregnant. Thank you for reaind and the duplicate review.

Yep, troubles. Ron fess up...? You'll see. No one likes Rita Skeeter - well,  except for her magical fans and 'avid readers.' Good idea about the squiching... mabe...? Yes, Lucius is a good friend to Severus. Yep, she is standing up for him, and will. Oh, everyone will know - Daily Prophet keep quiet on a story  like this one? really?Thank you for reading and for the review.

Nope he missed it... delayed. Yep, Ron is one lucky wizard right about now. Rita, well, Kingsley does get copies of the Daily Prophet and he will not like... oops, spoiler. But again - wand-at-the-moment- reaction and pick your fights, the more urgent first.   Nope, Severus wasn't invited to the party. I bet wizard invitations have portkeys magic? Wouldnt that be kewl - it would telaport you to the 'entry' at a specific time. No late comers to Narcissa's events.  I may use that in a story. Thanks!  You're right, he definately will, it's one of the 'issues' on the list, me as their therapist, are going to have to address. You'll see, it will be a problem. oops spoiler. Yes, right now she is, but how long do you think she'll tolerate it... oopsspoiler.   Nope, she wants to earn her NEWTs and learn the advanced spells and ...  stop this! You're making me give too much away! Thankyou for reading and for the review.

Kidding!   I'm loving these reviews. NAd love your reactions, and the ideas you have and the ones you've given me.  Thankyou!

Oh, they didn't think of that. Too wrappe dup in the situation, and reacted spot-of-the-moment! Well, now all the Weasely's know - hense Arthur! Arthur likes following the rules and obeys the laws! he'll say something, likelyYep, Lucius sees it from the outside and has a non-involved perspective. Severus not angry? Have you been follwoing his reactions carefully through this...? lol He won't like it, but now he's in jail. Thank you for reading and for the review.

Yes, grudge sex, to get back at her. And you're absolutely right, wrong way to go. There will be reprocussions later. Keep this feeling you have in mind when he starts to come aroound and she's.... well, you'll see. But you are so right on the money here, hit it on the head, down! No, believe it or not, her friends, and a 'brother', will all be supportive and a shoulder to lean on. You'll see.   But keep these sentiments in mind. The harm done now, will haaunt him, and it will make things rough for a long time (many chapters) because, as I've stated, I wrote this in real time, and pain like this won't resolve in three chapters. Thank you for reading and for the reivew. Hugs

Yes, it's not a relationship - but keep in mind, he's not happy about being trapped. As you'd expect. She's willing to give a go, but he's angry. She's on one side of the swing - he's on the other, and clashing will ensue. Oh, letters will be forthcoming. And many of them will be (or tried to) be sent to Severus. (Not all shown in story) and Hermione will get a few. It will be a mess for a while. Harry and Ginny, and Luna and Nevile are easily located, and they are happy about their matches, (Neville a bit confused) but happy - so they haplily go along with Maggie's forms. Severus....? And yes, Hermione magically bonded Seveurs to her agaisnt his will, without his knowledge or concent and forced it on him... oh, yea, he's goign to take that well! You're right, trouble coming. If Seveurs could If you'd like to contact me, bounce your ideas off me, I'd be happy to be an alpha reader. Sometimes talking through, helps, and I'm happy to obligue. if only to help you see your story come together and be finished. (put together: working for weekends @yahoo .com) Thank you for the compliments. A not to one with a vivid imagination: I have a pshychology degree, and this story, I'm taking two people, who are a opposing sides, looking at this bonding from opposing perpectives and who are not in sync at all, and playing therapist. Plus this is goign to happen in real time (I mapped this out on a daily planner/calander and (as much as people grumbled) Hermione is only 18. She isn't ready for this Bonding 'marriage' - she's willing to try a relationship with him - but you know Severus. He can carry a grudge for a long time. He can be quite difficult and demanding and stubborn and ... it's a rough road ahead. So realise that it won't be solved in a day, or a month. I have two very different people to deal with who in the end I hope to make into a healthy normal realtionship. Ineeded all teh luck I could find. Thank you for reading and for the review.

I'm glad that you are enjoying the dream love, and no, if she looked in the mirror there wouldn't be any marks.  No, no consequences yet, it has to be proven in a way... and they have to find him. Nope, Arthur doesn't work in the Aurory, or in conjunction with Magie's office. It's a need to know, investigation, and you'll see...   Well, he'll have to find her, he'll be drawn to where she is and yes, it's tomorrow.  Ron's reaction will be, er, coming up.  I know that JKR finally admitted that Hermione?Ron wasn't the best pairing - that's why there is so much fanfic with her paired with other wizards ( and a few witches) because WE all knew that!  Nope, in interviews she said she meant to kill off Severus. Sad but she didn't like him very much. He was a gem of a character, as a baddie good guy, but he was modeled after a teacher she hated. so.... Thank you for reading and for the review.

No she's not. At this point Severus is starting to control the dreams and has figured out that he's under the spell - one he didn't cast. A victim, and there is some foreshadowing here. Not all is roses, and even roses have thorns. Keep in mind, Severus isn't happy about being the brut of being under a spell, and that will continue for awhile. Have patience, and faith. Thank you for reading and for the review.

Yes, a bit of a shock to a few people, as you'll find out. Oh, you'll see King's reaction in upcoming chapter. And Hermione and Ron's 'conversation' on this is also coming up... you'll see. Luna is goign to be happy with Neville.  Sean: I picked it randomly, and wanted one that wasn't used before.   Thank you for reading and for the review.

Wow, thank you very much. I’m truly flattered!

Wow, thank you very much. I’m truly flattered!

As much as I think Lucius would go for it – heck even making it a foursome – I think he mentioned it to get a rile out of Severus. I see them as long time friends, Lucius and Severus, going back even to Lucius days as Severus’ prefect. I suppose it was just friendly banter, but yes, both Severus and Lucius knows he would – gladly! Still, his tactic worked – Severus became jealous even just over the idea of sharing Hermione. That was Lucius’ point and his reason for saying the comment. Truly Slytherin of him – don’t you think?

I know. :) But the thought of Severus/Hermione/Lucius still makes me all weak-kneed. :p

Well... at least he made the request a threesome instead of asking if he could 'borrow' her (I'm not adverse to that thought either). That might have been dangerous for his health. :p 

As much as I think Lucius would go for it – heck even making it a foursome – I think he mentioned it to get a rile out of Severus. I see them as long time friends, Lucius and Severus, going back even to Lucius days as Severus’ prefect. I suppose it was just friendly banter, but yes, both Severus and Lucius knows he would – gladly! Still, his tactic worked – Severus became jealous even just over the idea of sharing Hermione. That was Lucius’ point and his reason for saying the comment. Truly Slytherin of him – don’t you think?

I know. :) But the thought of Severus/Hermione/Lucius still makes me all weak-kneed. :p

Well... at least he made the request a threesome instead of asking if he could 'borrow' her (I'm not adverse to that thought either). That might have been dangerous for his health. :p 

Yes,  I'm sorry, I am ot ready to submit the next one jsut yet. Soon tough. Thank you very much for the reveiw. Hugs