Oh that last line was priceless! Leave it to Hermione to give Severus some ammo to doubt her ability to cope with the charade. Their coupling has to be the most realistic that I have ever read! It was such a delight to read it in a way that people actually do experience it, rather than the fantasy of how they'd like it to be that people tend to write it as. If that makes any sense, I'm amazed, lol... Anyway, wonderful chapter, and I do hope we get to see how awkward tomorrow's DADA class is!

I'm torn between envying Hermione and feeling sorry for her! It's obvious she was affected by what happened (naturally!) - hiding it all, behaving like "normal" won't be easy, I'd assume.

I know that Hermione seemed affected by their lovemaking, but I wonder about Severus. Is there a specific reason he wants her in class the next day, other than the reasons he's given? Since they are finished consummating their relationship, I wonder if they will decide to continue anything. I guess it's supposed to be secret and only to protect Severus (or really Harry).

Oi, what a final taunt. I can only imagine how hard it is for Severus, but he is being completely selfish and not realizing what Hermione is having to deal with. But that is completely in character for Severus, at least how I see him.

Good job!  

Wow, that was awesome. Hermione not playing the sad, scared victim, but then Snape not backing down either (doing the - I'll be mean to her because I hate myself - thing). I really liked them both standing their ground like that.

What a cliff-hanger ;-)))
Do proceed, Professor.

It's such an awful situation for both of them, really - having been guilted / pretty much forced into it by Dumbledore, all for the "war effort".

So it's good to see Severus isn't making it any more difficult for her than it already is - at least he seems determined to make the best of the worst, while it's still possible. And Hermione's such a brave Gryffindor! ;-) I just hope they can work together also once the necessary part has been taken care of - whatever the purpose Dumbledore had in mind, I do believe having someone to care for, and someone to care for him, will be good for Severus. 

I'm ready to proceed!  (lol) He's such a Cunning. Linguist. *smirk*  more, more! pls. update  soon.

Wow, this story is really good so far. Hermione and Severus seem to be getting along pretty well, given the circumstances. I think they're well suited for each other. I also noticed that Severus seems to desire Hermione, despite his previous thoughts. I wonder if he will go back to his usual self post-coitus.  I'm looking forward to the next chapter.

Holy Snot, it is just cruel to leave me hanging like this!!  Please tell me you have an update coming??!!

Wow Lariope! This story is so well written, I feel I could leave a review for each sentence! What strikes me the most is your ability to keep the two protagonists in character with your choice of words and dialogue. Well done!Obviously I enjoyed the sex scene too but for me it's all the little details that make it so compelling. For example this exchange between the two of them cleverly shows the many  layers of their personality.“It doesn’t matter. I would have done it anyway, even if he’d put it like that.”He looked at her now, long and hard, taking the measure of the girl who was his wife. There was a steely, defiant look in her eyes. At least there was some cold comfort in the notion that she’d thought she was doing it for him.“As would I, Miss Granger.”Her look softened. “You didn’t know either,” she said.Anyway, I won't really review each line but I just wanted to let you know that I am really enjoying this! I am trying to weave my own story SS/HG story and I find it very difficult to keep them in character...so I really admire you for doing it so well!Thanks for sharing your talents!

Brilliant!  By the time I had finished this chapter my mouth was hanging open and I was almost drooling.  I am so in need of a time turner and Snape!

Somehow, your sex scene came off as different, in a good way.  maybe it is the use of Severus's point of view.  I really like that.

Severus seems to be a very good instructor.

Hey, happy birthday, Hermione. Brilliant stuff. Both of them are true to form and fiery. Looking forward to lots more.

Another promising beginning on how DH should have turned out for our favorite potions master. Snape certainly deserves someth- er, -one for all of his sacrifices. . .!

I think I left a spot on my chair ........ Please, can we proceed asap ??!! I got this NEEEEEEED now!!! lol(This story finds it's way into my favourites at the speed of spell! Thanks, author!)

*fans self*

Well, I began reading tonight because my attention was caught by the idea of a relatively compliantish/au-ish fic with a forced marriage between Hermione and Snape. :) And thus far I am very much enjoying the story. I hope that you post more soon for I fully intend to read. 

How unkind of you to stop there.

*pouts*

I was just chatting with Ariadne last night about how Dumbledore exploits people and gets them to do the things he should have taken care of himself. Then, here I find your fine piece of writing, which starts at one of the points I was arguing, with a unique twist.

Looking forward to where this is headed. Happy writing author! 

Wow.  That was amazing.

Poor Severus--quickly, now!  You must write the next chapter and put him (and us) out of his misery!

ok, that was hot :)

Loved the latest - the initial bedroom scene - I need a fan - whoa.  I cannot wait for Severus's next instruction.  You definitely know how to write a great sex scene.

Loved the first chapter - all of Dumbledores plotting and planning - I love the Hermione/Severus ship so I am throughly looking forward to see what happens in this fic.

Wow. If I were Hermione, those bonding words would put me ill at ease to say the least. :) Although... if I were Hermione Granger, I guess I'd be smart enough to know what a sexy man I had just married LOL

I really like the beginning of this story and how canon is incorporated into it.