Ah, that was rather a lovely way to bridge a gap.  Although I do believe that Albus will be a Slytherin.  

The are both over read to be apologizing with Shakespeare’s words! Ha!

What what known what from the start? Did I miss something? Egads!

I think Hermione has made a good choice in avoiding Snape for awhile. Dust settling is a good thing. Oh my she has just stirred it all up again hasn’t she? ((giggles))

I really enjoy how Severus and Hermione communicate without direct words. The quotes and meaning behind actions really speaks loudly.

Sounds like Snape's betting on his own influence on little Albus Severus. Wonder if he has a clue how close Harry came to being put in Slytherin. George's news was delightful and completely in character! Of course he would essentially elope. Our beloved twins were always about the spontaneity of the moment. Thank you for a very touching tribute to Fred. It was lovely to see an unspoken, yet definite, truce between Snape and Hermione. An extra little gift for little Albus Severus' birthday.

Another beautiful, poetic chapter.  I quite enjoy the quiet, almost reverential tone of this story, and the way that Hermione is coming to know not only Snape, but herself as well through their interactions.  I can almost see and hear their exchanges in my mind as I read, you describe them so well.

subliminal Shakespearean messages, one way of communicating :)

Slowly but steadily moving forward. I like it!gab

It's so strange, that way they have to communicate without words, spoken words. Do they even realise it?

Ah, so Hermione was behind the letter from Leontes. Seems Hermione wasn't quite as clever as she thought using Muggle literature references. After all, Snape"s father was a muggle. Sounds like Snape may be calling a truce at last. Thank you for continuing with this translation. I'm enjoying this story very much and look forward to future updates!

Oh, dear!  Just when everything seemed to be falling into place, Rita Skeeter has to go and muck it all up. And poor Hermione gets to be the bearer of the bad news.

Oh that was chilling! I expect its going to be a long road back to being civil to eachother…

Goodness Snape is good at holding a grudge! I thought the obliviate idea of Hermione's was a good one. Meep!

That last part almost sounded like Severus was apologizing.  I liked Harry's reader's letter.Translation was clear and well done.  Although I had to laugh a little at the use of the word Schadenfreude.  I guess some things just cannot be translated.

His response to Rita's article is interesting.  good chapter

interesting, I went and reread the play but i'm still not sure as to what Severus is trying to get at, but I can't wait to find out. i'm really enjoying reading this story and wanted to thank you for translating it so that I could.

Quite an apology from Snape.  Thank you for this interesting chapter  (with Shakespeare!)  well done both writing and translating it.

Brilliant.I'm guessing that Leontes is Hermione and it's her letter defending Severus and he has now acknowledged that by sending her the line from Shakespeares Winter Tale.I am thinking that way because in said Shakespeare play Leontes is Hermiones husband.

cute story... I wonder what he thought when he looked into his green eyes...

Leontes is Hermione's husband.  That was her letter.  Which Snape must have recognized perfectly well.  A wonderful chapter. 

I don't get it. I'm sorry. What do Leontes Pearson have to do with anything, and what secret does Hermione have? I tried to slog through the Shakespeare quote, and my mind can't wrap around all of the hidden meanings, except that Hermione is the queen accused of planning to off her husband.If you could give me a hint or two, I could enjoy the tale a little better, I think....?????????????

Very good chapter!!! Looking forward to more!gab

I hope Rita gives up and doesn't attack him further. But that's somewhat like wishing the wind wouldn't blow, isn't it?

Nice progression. Great writing and translating.  I like the inclusion of the reference to A Winter's Tale - Plus the name Leontes also alludes nicely to the secret character's affiliation and identity...

Cheers