Its really great that Hermiones parents aren't too freaked out. I was really worried they'd like disown her or something.  I can't wait to see whats up with the journals and how their relationship progresses!  Cheers!  ~Brena

enjoying your work - I am a fan of revelation through character's writing - one draw back is how much you must tell rather than show - I think you are handling that nicely.  Also agree with the quick snapshot format, it is more realistically a journal.  Looking forward to reading more of this story and other work you may have.  Continued success!

Hah! Double writting in the diary, but she couldn't read it? How could she tell it was Severus' if she couldn't read it?I'm looking froward to the next - hopefully you'll explain.

Interesting about the diaries. I hope to learn more about that. And of course about the bonding and what it means to Voldie.

Deeper and deeper things go. Definitely poor Severus.

LOL I don't know who to feel more sorry for. I can completely see Severus being a mess over that decision.

I love Severus's assessment of Ron and Lavender. But I really do think they are a better match for each other than Ron/Hermione.

At least the delay will let you stock up a few chapters. :)I love that the writing is slowly appearing... though I wonder exactly what Severus thougth he saw.

Poor Hermione. She really took that betrayal well, much better than I would have imagined for someone who was just planning a huge magical bond with Rom.

typical Hermione not fully understanding the implications of something in the wizarding world. As to length of journal entires, I think that fully depends on the person and the events being chronicled. Some folks are very detailed whereas others just gloss over things.

Dumbledore, ever the meddling fool. I wonder what he's up to.

Interesting start and concept of telling it through letters and journals. Now to find out what the book was for.

Uh oh.... complications on the way! But at least Hermione seems reasonably satisfied with the new arrangement... :-DLooking forward to more!

intriguing update.  thanks so much

Nice update, dear. I like where you are going with this and cannot wait to see where this heads. That Dumbledore is something else, isn't he? Always the plotter that one.

I love your idea of how you are writing this story. It is brilliant.

A great update, I love the progress in your story!

I am glad to see another chapter of this before voting, and also to know you will be continuing.  Thanks for sharing this tale, looking forward to hearing about Lucius's visit!

I love typical dad to husband warnings!  btw, motives would be the spelling for the reason someone does something.  motifs would be accents on something.

I liked the little bit about, "and if we find a little bit of happiness along the way, so be it." Good attitude, brings hope for further enjoyable chapters, lol. Hmmm, wonder what pearls of wisdom Lucius wanted to impart? Enjoying the story, can't wait to see what happens next.

the toothbrush thing... ROFL!

OK, my guess is as Hermione and Severus get closer, the writing will become clearer.  Hopefully Severus is going to yell at Dumbledore.  Whatever the diaries are for, I'm sure it's for a meddlesome and probably dangerous reason.

Great chapter, dear. Looking forward to more.

Another lovely chapter. I sincerely hope that Hermione's life with Sev turns out pretty good, and that they will grow to love each other, at least in some respects.

LOL. Sev wanting to AK Trelawney.