I love this story, Pearle.  I was so excited to see an update for it.  As always, it's sheer brilliance.  Hope to see the next up soon.

“Yes, and Potter and Weasley are your two best friends. That just reinforces the fact that you’re a terrible judge of character. It’s late, go to sleep.”“I’m here with you.”“And yet again you prove my point. Go to sleep.”Brilliant dialogue.  Just dead on.

Satisfying as always no matter how long it takes.  Glad to hear you and yours seem to be on the upswing in the health department too.  I hope it only gets better.  I love the way I fell right back into the story.  You have a knack for real life dialogue (if that makes sense).  I love the mental comments Severus has in bed about needing the lights for this type of conversation.  Your couple is almost tangible.  Keep up the great work.  I look forward to more when ever you can give it.   JoAnne

Lol.  I'd say he does mind... Looks like Hermione has his full attention now.  Nothing like seeing someone you are already attracted to prove there is something even more special about them.

I felt that way the first(and second) time I saw my boyfriend sing in front of an audience.  Can't explain why, though.  You've portrayed that feeling of excitement and awe very well here, even though Severus had a hard time admitting it to himself.Well done!

Oooooew I am so glad to see a new chapter to this brilliant story! I guess we can all guess that this "bond" between Severus and Harmione will come to some value very soon to rescue one or both of them. Severus is going soft if he is not fully paying attention to his instincts. Now we will all be sitting on pins and needles waiting for the next update. I thought your little saying "a blunger calling a snitch fast" was really cute! Great job!

Thank you Pearle.  I'm glad things seem to going in your direction.  Or would it be better to say pushing the problems away and out the door?

Is Tenbrook a close relative of Rancine's and they like to irk each other?  Or one owes the other a debt and revenge will be had on the lovely couple of Granger/Snape.

Waiting for more.  p

Glad your hubby is doing so much better.  Keep healthy. 

I can't tell you how estatic I was to find out this had been updated!!!! Can't wait for more, I will be watching the WIKITT messages for another chapter!

Great stuff. I only hope that the next chapter comes sooner than this one! What has Tenbrook got up his sleeve?

Um, 'appreticeband' right near the end of the chapter seems to be missing an 'n'... (waits nervously for the curse reserved for pedants)

Hope you feel better soon darling! Also, your story is just wonderful. I love a good novel-length tale. I eagerly await your next post.

-Emilie 

You don't even know how excited I was to see Dances updated!? You made my week.? Possibly my month.? LOVED Hermione ticking Sev off for moping.? Classic.

I truly enjoyed the conversation between Severus and Hermione here. I almost want to shout out, "Get a commitment. What's wrong with a long engagement or shacking up?!!" LOL I'm worried about this Tenbrooks bloke.

I love how cool Hermione plays it.  She's quick, and she can hold her own against him.   He's met his match! lol

I'm so glad you were able to update that I'll forgive you the evil cliffie :-)

I really like this story.  I decided to read it even though it is  a WIP.  I do not regret it at all.  I hope you update soon.  I really would like to see how everything works out.  (Yes, I know, everything does work out but I want to read how it gets there.)  Thanks for what you've written so far and I hope your muse finds you soon!                                

lol i must say. i love you. ^^

I love your story!!!

Wow!  What a story!  I'm speechless....I hope to get to read more very soon, I'm really hooked and dying to read the rest of the story.  Great job, Pearle!Two big thumbs up... ;)

Pearle,

How are you doing sweetie?  I hope all is well.  waiting for more chapters.

Patty 

I first read this at Whispers... I think. I just love this fic...Pearle you are an awesome writer, with so much humour as well, just brilliant. I have quite a few fav authors and you are up there with them. Please do finish this fic...I can't wait to see where you take it next....(Snape as Tarzan...hmmmmmm.....now there's a thought!....def me Jane!) Maybe if they love Italy so much...a lil' trip to Naples/Capri.......sooooo romantic there....

this a good story how many more chapters are there going to be. can't till the next chapter am sure it will be very enjoyable your stories allways are.

Please please please please update!  I'm dying to know what happens next, your story is amazing!!

Yay another great chapter. I loved the explantation of the claiming. Hope you feel better soon.

Thanks Pearle for another lovely chapter. I dont read or review so much any more but love to catch up with your stuff. Know about health issues, hope yours are sorting out.

Wow, I was so happy when I happened to check Ashwinder and noticed that you had updated.  So of course I had to check to see if you updated here as well (I like the background on this site so much better.) and you did.  Wonderful.I know that a lot of people ask you when you will be finished with this story, but please don't feel any need to rush.  I love it and when I need a fix and life is still in the way for you, I just re-read the beginning.  I am glad that we got out explanation about the pendant and what a truely new idea.  So many people use soul-mates which can be terribly disheartening.  I would not say that the great man that I married was my soul-mate but he does make me happy in a way that I cannot imagine anyone else ever being able to.  And your explanation is perfect.  --  B

Here's to hoping that RL cuts you a break so you can update this wonderful story more often.  Loved this chapter as usual.