Great first chapter - interesting concept. I can say that I have read quite a few marriage law fics but never with this premise so I am excited to see where your story goes.

It sounds so more than good. Hope for more very soon.

I think she will regret  to have asked the question. I love that beginning.

This has me wondering if perhaps there might be something viciously wrong with me. You see, I find the whole idea of two thirds of female wizarding population refreshing. Here, finally, is a Marriage Law that draws upon logical assumptions. It is devised to prevent exuberant fighting over women by promoting official sharing (ok, you say something about saving the wizarding population, but I choose to ignore that in favour of the other argument). It is flawed to the core, but hey, it has much better logic than attempts to save the population downfall. Because, let's face it, there is no need for two men to produce a baby or two. If it came down to men, their choice is billions of offspring with each coupling. Potentially, of course. Anyway, I just wanted to say 'Hey, ayerf, this is great!'

Can't tell you how happy I am at a new twist at the MLC. I'm a fanatic about the Marriage Law! Love them, and this one is a brilliant turn.But -and there's always a but- when Ron and Severus step out of the ward, you wrote: 'Once out in the corridor, Severus cast Muffliato before returning his wand to the pocket in his robes.' Then, you have Hermione eavesdropping on their conversation from the other side of the door. Should she have been able to hear their conversation through the spell? The explanation of the spell at the Lex is a little confusing.

Heavens! Poor Hermione, barely awake for the first time in a while, and already, suitors are willing to duel over the right for her hand. More, soon, please?

What a ham-handed attempt at a marriage proposal. Ron is such a yutz. I'm curious as to which other witches survived. Obviously Narcissa didn't. Any of the Hogwarts girls?

lovely beginning :) I hope you continue the tale. Thank you for writing and I eagerly await the next update

cacklecackle!!!A lovely little twist on the MLC. I am going to enjoy following this one.

The memory loss matter could make for lots of interesting possibilities - especially since we'll have only others' recollections of what she actually did. I'm really enjoying your story thus far!

Still loving it! I enjoy having the Severus-Hermione relationship unfold for us much as it is unfolding for her. Nice. Ron was a little...the way Ron often is in Potions Under Duress...poor hapless Ron. But I do love the scheming Slytherins up to their no-goodnik shenanigans. Weeeee!!! Perfect situation for sexual tension, baby...THANK YOU!!

Lucius is an idiot.  But wow, Ron is really being stupid. 

Very interesting take on the MLC. I like it. I can't wait to see how this story develops.

Oi, Lucius is going to make a mess of things.

Oh, I would LOVE to know what happened in that missing year. It sounds like Severus got rather close to Hermione before she fell ill. Hmm...

lol I so can see Lucius like this.  Bravo, ayerf.  Another brilliant chapter.  Until next chapter.Tamara aka

OH my this is brilliant.  I just can't wait to see where you take this lovely piece. 

And so the story really begins.... Excellent so far, very exciting.

Very creative and interesting.  I adore what you have done so far and I hope this will be a fairly long story as it is so filled with promise.

awesome concept, this is looking very good

Very interesting take on the Marriage Law. I didn't think it was possible anymore to spin anything original out of this challenge, but you certainly proved me wrong :P  Can't wait to see where this goes

duelling chum lol thayt made me giggle as for ron o well he can go marry lavander and they didnt really have a relationship they had tension but i am sure you will find away to make this storry even more intresting i cant imagine being married to a pair like serveus and lucius what a powerful team they would make and dare i say some good fun could be had by all but the weasley clan i can see id going to be a problem i am sure you will work that out too i am looking forward to your next post thank you

Hehehe. Good old Ron, always there to be a klutz! Will there be a duel?

Author's Response: Thanks! Ron can be counted on like that, poor boy. Indeed, there will be a duel.

I like the fact that Hermione saw right through Ron's pathetic attempt at a marriage proposal.I would definately choose Severus over Ron any day!

Interesting! I'd choose any Snape or Malfoy before any Weasley (especially Ron)... so it doesn't look too bad for her!