"You must appear to abhor what you hold most dear" - Snape's dilemma exactly!  and she picked up on it immediately!

I love reading other people's ideas about spells and other details of the Wizarding world.  I am enjoying this story very much; thank you for writing it.

Oh I would have loved to see this chapter in the movie - to see them transforming - that would have been wonderful - great chapter and cannot wait for more

What a wonderful story.  Here on a Live Journal rec, and I'm kind of new to this archive-- will I get some kind of notification when you update, as with ffnet?

I really like how well you've captured the voices here, and slotted these events into canon.  Also love how you're handling the progression of the relationship, and how well you dealt with the consummation scene-- hot, but sensitive to the situation and the people involved and how uncomfortable it must be for them both given their history and Hermione's virginity.

I look forward to more.  Well done indeed.

The new spells are exciting, but perhaps he should teach Hermione an aging charm.

Snape is really sunk, isn't he?  Dumbledore is amazingly cruel, I believe. 

I love how Hermioen stood up to him. I was very glad to see Snape explain the double-blind and the reasons behind it. Even if he can't give an explanation for what happened, Hermione is mature enough to understand his reasons for not giving the explanation. That will go a long way toward getting her to truly trust him.

And I am so glad he cancelled the youth disguise.

Nifty, snarky lessons. I can see why Snape didn't want Hermione too young. The sooner she can pick up more Slytherin-style subtlety, the safer they'll both be.

Good thing Hermione shook Harry off; he's going too far, friendship or no.  He has no business physically manhandling her like that.  Git doesn't own her.

There's a lot of creepiness-by-implication in the scenes between Dumbledore and Snape, a very nicely done portrait of manipulator and manipulated. The scene with the Charms was a great ending -- I loved the kicker supplied by Snape's reaction to Hermione's Juvenis charm.

I love this chapter. I love how you are able to particularly capture the characterizations of both Snape and Hermione so closely and effectively. I love, love, love, LOVE the "Dissimulo Juvenis" spell! I wonder how fun that spell would be, if Snape used it to disguise himself to talk to Hermione in the corridors of the castle or something such as that... Hermione could wave him off as just a random Ravenclaw if asked by Ron or Harry, and he'd have the ability to speak with her without further pushing a rift between her and Harry..

I wonder how young Hermione looked when she used the Dissimulo Juvenis spell. I look forward to their next lessons. I don't know why Harry was so upset with Hermione when it was Snape who asked her to dance. Did he really expect her to refuse? Perhaps Harry suspects that Hermione has a crush on Severus or something.

Another great chapter.  I look forward to seeing their relationship continue to evolve.

Ah, what a lovely chapter. Stolen glances, unrecognized desires, and lessons with Severus. Harry and Ron seriously need to pull their heads out of their arses; it's not like Hermione wanted to dance with Severus (at least, not that she'll admit). Wonderful chapter, can't wait for more!

I LOVE you! And your story. This is so, so very good. Loved the dancing scene. Great job!

I think that the reason he cancelled the youth charm so quickly was not because he did not need to "see his child bride as a child" but because it made him realize that she was a child no more.  Well done again....please can't I have the extra chapters?  Irish

Harry is rather perceptive.  Anyway, that was a fun chapter.  I can't even imagine all the things Hermione went through, and then the fact that she was married?  I can't wait for the next chapter. 

How charming it is when you repeat everything I say.

Oh yes, professor Snape. Your sarcasm gets you everywhere (with me at least!)

This is a great fic...One of the best I've seen in a while...Keep up the good work!

I liked how you incorporated the book and your story - a behind the scenes scene...I do hope that Severus softens to her a little because he is generally pretty cold to her. She did afterall nurse him back to health and is his wife.

Wow I want captain Severus in my boat RIGHT NOW. Please. This is absolutely amazing.

I'm sorry I'm a bit late. GOt a lot of work last week. Just to let you know how much I enjoy this.

I love this...I love how you've taken canon and entwined it with your story. I dread to think what the outcome will be, but I'm reeled in. This is the first story I've read in quite some time that I am excited about and am genuinely looking forward to the next update

beautifully written as usualy my dear i am still hoping for a happy ending tho i will keep the faith you have asked for thank you again 

It seems that the more Severus needs someone, the more he pushes her away. When will he learn to accept tenderness?

I like the way you are bringing Canon themes into your story. It makes for very enjoyable reading.

Clever Hermione to bring Lavender into the mix.