It is the end for us, but these versions of Hermione and Severus are living happily ever after in storyland.  Does that help?Thanks for reviewing.

Thanks for you generous review!I'm not completely convinced that SS would not want to survive the war, but I do think it's a definite possibility.  This story explores that possibility.I'm very pleased to say that I can grant your wish - a fifth (and really final chapter) was posted this morning.  Enjoy.

Nope, not an April Fool's story - it was originally written for the winter SS/HG fic exchange.  Though it is meant to be a comedy, not torture. 

Thank you.

I'm so glad you found it satisfying!  This version of Severus couldn't possibly cuddle after sex or verbalize his feelings, at least not at this point in time, but he has his own little way of letting her know.

Thank you.

I suspect the badges just give him one more reason not to leave his house, which was probably not Hermione's intent.  I'm glad you're enjoying it.

I suspect the badges just give him one more reason not to leave his house, which was probably not Hermione's intent.  I'm glad you're enjoying it.

I hadn't thought of badges when I first wrote it, but it adds a whole other layer of humiliation.  Can't you just picture it?  Wizards and Witches proudly sporting their badges as they stroll down Diagon Alley.  Of course there would be more contributors than they'd expected.  As new batches of badges were issued, the first editions would become collectors items.  There would be badge swaps.  It's huge, I tell you, huuuuuuge!

Seriously, at that generator, you can buy the seal on a mug or a key chain, etc.

If there wasn't a pesky licensing issue...

Although, still am considering buying a few as friend gifts.

I'll wait till there's a full line at CafePress.  *snicker*

I hadn't thought of badges when I first wrote it, but it adds a whole other layer of humiliation.  Can't you just picture it?  Wizards and Witches proudly sporting their badges as they stroll down Diagon Alley.  Of course there would be more contributors than they'd expected.  As new batches of badges were issued, the first editions would become collectors items.  There would be badge swaps.  It's huge, I tell you, huuuuuuge!

Seriously, at that generator, you can buy the seal on a mug or a key chain, etc.

If there wasn't a pesky licensing issue...

Although, still am considering buying a few as friend gifts.

I'll wait till there's a full line at CafePress.  *snicker*

She's a clever girl, and she knows just how to push his buttons.  Being Severus, he has lots of them!

She's a clever girl, and she knows just how to push his buttons.  Being Severus, he has lots of them!

My good friend Pokeystar made me an icon of that moment!  You can see it if you look on my LJ.  As to whether Severus appreciates any of it, well, you'll just have to wait and see.  ;D

Thanks so much for reviewing.

My good friend Pokeystar made me an icon of that moment!  You can see it if you look on my LJ.  As to whether Severus appreciates any of it, well, you'll just have to wait and see.  ;D

Thanks so much for reviewing.

Thank you so much!  THird after Neville is one of my favorite lines in this chapter; it's Hermione at her evil best.  I'd had "snotter" in the back of my mind ever since I first encountered the concept of Snarry - why should it be a mix of first and last names?  It fit right into this story.

Thank you so much!  THird after Neville is one of my favorite lines in this chapter; it's Hermione at her evil best.  I'd had "snotter" in the back of my mind ever since I first encountered the concept of Snarry - why should it be a mix of first and last names?  It fit right into this story.

Me too!  With the Hermione hair, that is.  My beta thought that bit was far-fetched, but on humid days, that happens to me.

I'm so glad you found it funny.  The request specifically said humor, but it's tricky to do that on the day of the battle when there's been so much destruction.

tricky indeed, but you managed it splendidly.

*blushes*  Thank you.

It had to be a bit dark, it is a day of destruction, after all, but I'm glad you found it funny anyway - "funny in a dark way" is exactly what I was going for.

Interesting idea!  You'll have to wait a bit to see whether that's the way I took it.  But not very long.

Thanks for reviewing.

I've never liked that hat, and I took great pleasure in having her damage it a bit.  It's nice to hear that someone else enjoyed that moment.  (Over at my LJ, Pokeystar made me a lovely icon for it.)

Thanks for reviewing.

Oh, I quite agree about the Sorting Hat hate!  When Voldemort began to burn it in DH, I was thinking 'Well, I guess even Voldemort can do good things sometimes..."

I've never liked that hat, and I took great pleasure in having her damage it a bit.  It's nice to hear that someone else enjoyed that moment.  (Over at my LJ, Pokeystar made me a lovely icon for it.)

Thanks for reviewing.

Oh, I quite agree about the Sorting Hat hate!  When Voldemort began to burn it in DH, I was thinking 'Well, I guess even Voldemort can do good things sometimes..."

Thank you.  And I hope it will.

Thank you.  And I hope it will.