I really hope those two can work everything out.  

I'm sorry. Here it's rather late and I'm seriously lacking of brain to say something more clever. I hate it to just say: "it's good, I like it" even if it's true.

Awwwww. The ending of this chapter was just so... just lovely. Something Severus deserves completely - having someone to care for <i>him</i>, not for the information he can bring or the use he can be, but simply for him.

And I like the way she's catching on fast! Not that I'd have expected anything else from her.

I"ve said it before and I'll say it again, I love how you're working the real story in with yours. It feels very clever. And it's making me think of all the twists and things you could take in DH.Dumbledore again is bugging me and even though it's highly unlikely, I would love to see Snape get a vacation from his masters with or without Hermione. Thank you for the update, looking forward to the next chapter.

I loved how Severus's plans were executed!  And the resentment towords Dumbledore seems so true to what I'd expect in canon......very good.

Awww. Hermione is so smart.  And Albus Dumbledore is an idiot for taking Severus for granted. 

yeah another wonderful chapteryou just keep me hanging on i really am enjoying this story i cant wait to see what happens next thank you

I'm enjoying this fic so far, all those secrets and double life, difficult relationship, etc.

Wow, Severus really pushed her hard, but I think she will be ready when the time comes.

If Hermione is so worried that Severus would be in more danger because of her, why doesn't she use a pensieve and store her memories from that day and night so they can't be viewed via Legilimency? Of course she'd have to remove her ring first so she wouldn't be reminded that way ... and of course then she would probably think of herself as a single woman and free to date again... nothing like a little angst to irritate Severus some more;)

Loving the story!

He is such a liar. He hasn't given her the real reason why he were looking for this particular memory. What he said was probably part of the truth but not his first goal. I'm not fooled in the slightest, contrary to Hermione, and I'm currently trying to figure out why he has lied to her so obviously. I maybe have a little idea but I keep it to myself, not to influence you. ;p

It seems Hermione has more to defend than just her memories. Now sha needs to protect Snape from her emotions so that he can protect himself from MouldyVoldy!

Ah yes, the concept of Legilimency .... it's always a special kick!!

Looking forward to each new chapter!

Brilliant story - completely engrossing.One of the three best I have read this year.

Severus - always the constant doubter. He could have hurt her pushing so hard but it seems like a thing he would do if he really wanted to know. Good chapter

What a powerful chapter! I'm looking forward to more.

Great Chapter as usual!

I love how you have portrayed Hermione in this story. She remains a young, brave, clever girl, who doesn't lose her identity just because she is falling in love with SS.

The writing and the plot are fantastic as well! Well done!

Another great chapter; loving your strong Hermione and realalistic Snape.  AU, but still the play of cannon. :-)

They both have these budding feelings for each other that they must hide (remarkably written by the way)....let's get this war over with and get to the smut errr..relationship parts!  Enjoying your emotional roller coaster ride; with I'm sure more to come!

Oh, my.  Poor Hermione.  And Severus, well, he has so much he has to deal with. 

This was so, so good -- the way the dialogue crackles between them, the mixed motives with which Snape goes after Hermione's memories, and Hermione's quick grasp of the tightrope they're both walking. Looking forward to the next installment.

Yep, more interesting all the time.  I also like how Hermione is reluctant to pursue her relationship w/ Snape further so as not to put him in more danger, and how Snape is desperate to see the extent of her feelings for him.  Yeah, Hermione is wise to recognize that she is putting him in more danger w/the DL, but they're both targets anyway.  I guess I'm just a soppy romantic who believes that love can conquer all.

Thank you so much for the update, it is just as brilliantly written as the others. This is truly a great story, I am totally smitten with it! I find I like that Severus was so desperate to see her memories from their wedding nigth, it showed Hermione that he cared about what she felt about it, and I adored that you had her knowing just what he was looking for. The building of the plot is brilliant and I hope that when the dreadful day comes that Severus must have to do what he is forced to do, he will know that he has someone faithful he can trust! Update again soon!!!

Interesting, we normally see Snape cut Hermione off, now it's the other way around...I like this. I also like what you've done with their spell work. Not sure exactly how to say it, but it feels as if you've given some thought to how the spells would actually work...anyway, it just seems well thought out.

Too bad they won't admit to each other that they desire the other person. Now Hermione won't even want to pursue a relationship, since doing so might harm Severus. Hopefully their future lessons turn out better.

Oh, dear.  Looks like Hermione is putting Severus's first lesson in duplicity into use. I can't wait to see where you are taking this.