Normally I would agree that Hermione would be the computer expert, but she has been immersed in the wizarding world for all of her adult life with no need for one. Snape, on the other hand, lives in a muggle neighborhood and lives a dual life, so a computer is a logical part of his daily routine.Thanks for reading and reviewing.

Normally I would agree that Hermione would be the computer expert, but she has been immersed in the wizarding world for all of her adult life with no need for one. Snape, on the other hand, lives in a muggle neighborhood and lives a dual life, so a computer is a logical part of his daily routine.Thanks for reading and reviewing.

Hi FlitterKat, and thanks for that very insightful review. I knew a family who was so dysfunctional that the parents would come to blows in front of the kids from time to time. Subsequently, the kids tended towards violence. Finally, after they faced the music and got a divorce, they all got along much better. The parents even became friends. The kids became much better adjusted and calm. My own parents went through some rocky times, but they stuck it out. In some ways it was good, but in other ways it was bad. I would have turned out very differently if they had split up. Not sure if I would have been better off or worse off, just very different. So I guess it depends on the people and circumstances.

Hi FlitterKat, and thanks for that very insightful review. I knew a family who was so dysfunctional that the parents would come to blows in front of the kids from time to time. Subsequently, the kids tended towards violence. Finally, after they faced the music and got a divorce, they all got along much better. The parents even became friends. The kids became much better adjusted and calm. My own parents went through some rocky times, but they stuck it out. In some ways it was good, but in other ways it was bad. I would have turned out very differently if they had split up. Not sure if I would have been better off or worse off, just very different. So I guess it depends on the people and circumstances.

Thank you,

. I really appreciate the encouragement.I feel since my first fic I have grown in skill and depth, but I am certainly not a professional. I still have a lot to learn, but I know my style and what I am comfortable with. If someone doesn't like my story, they don't have to read it. Everyone is entitled to an opinion, and I try not to take it personally when someone gets critcal. Don't worry, I couldn't change my writing style if I wanted to. It is part of who I am.

Thank you,

. I really appreciate the encouragement.I feel since my first fic I have grown in skill and depth, but I am certainly not a professional. I still have a lot to learn, but I know my style and what I am comfortable with. If someone doesn't like my story, they don't have to read it. Everyone is entitled to an opinion, and I try not to take it personally when someone gets critcal. Don't worry, I couldn't change my writing style if I wanted to. It is part of who I am.

Don't worry, Ron will soon screw up so bad that she won't have to keep it up much longer.Thanks for your comments. The reviews keep me going.

Don't worry, Ron will soon screw up so bad that she won't have to keep it up much longer.Thanks for your comments. The reviews keep me going.

Yes, why?

because you're contradicting yourself: "Hermione was so excited she could hardly contain herself. Severus Snape was coming here in just a few days! Looking back, she realized that she had never once been alone with the man. Not in his class room, not in the hospital, not even in his office. The only time she suffered one of his detentions, both Harry and Ron had been with her."  I would think that she would probably remember being alone with him in the shrieking shack quite vividly.

Yes, why?

because you're contradicting yourself: "Hermione was so excited she could hardly contain herself. Severus Snape was coming here in just a few days! Looking back, she realized that she had never once been alone with the man. Not in his class room, not in the hospital, not even in his office. The only time she suffered one of his detentions, both Harry and Ron had been with her."  I would think that she would probably remember being alone with him in the shrieking shack quite vividly.

Perhaps I am being optomistic, but JKR lead me to believe that Dumbledore was the only man that Snape ever killed. I say that because of the way Snape reacted to the possibility that his soul would be damaged when Dumbledore told him to do it to save Draco's soul.As far as your critique of my writing... This is only my second fan fic. I never said I was a professional. Otherwise, why would I be submitting stories here for your free entertainment, instead of to a publisher for money?Thanks for taking the time to comment.

you're welcome.  I do try to give constructive criticism.

Perhaps I am being optomistic, but JKR lead me to believe that Dumbledore was the only man that Snape ever killed. I say that because of the way Snape reacted to the possibility that his soul would be damaged when Dumbledore told him to do it to save Draco's soul.As far as your critique of my writing... This is only my second fan fic. I never said I was a professional. Otherwise, why would I be submitting stories here for your free entertainment, instead of to a publisher for money?Thanks for taking the time to comment.

you're welcome.  I do try to give constructive criticism.

Thank you for your kind words,

. I appreciate it so much.

Thank you for your kind words,

. I appreciate it so much.

Hermione will have to suffer with Ron just a little bit longer, but things get much worse for her before they get better. Just a warning... Angst and UST are my favorite scenes to write. I hope to take my readers on an emotional rollercoaster ride (with a few laughs along the way). Fasten your seatbelts!Thanks for your comments,

. I will try not to disappoint.

Hermione will have to suffer with Ron just a little bit longer, but things get much worse for her before they get better. Just a warning... Angst and UST are my favorite scenes to write. I hope to take my readers on an emotional rollercoaster ride (with a few laughs along the way). Fasten your seatbelts!Thanks for your comments,

. I will try not to disappoint.

Yes, Ron does indeed have a "hobby," and it will be discovered soon.Thanks for reading and reviewing. I'm so glad you are enjoying my little yarn...

Yes, Ron does indeed have a "hobby," and it will be discovered soon.Thanks for reading and reviewing. I'm so glad you are enjoying my little yarn...

How perceptive of you...Yes... People who are guilty of something often times attempt to point their finger at someone else to get the attention away from themselves.Thanks,

, for taking the time to review. It means a lot.

How perceptive of you...Yes... People who are guilty of something often times attempt to point their finger at someone else to get the attention away from themselves.Thanks,

, for taking the time to review. It means a lot.

Rita is a sub-plot that will add some much needed comic relief at times.Don't worry. you will get your wish soon enough.Thanks for leaving a review. I enjoy reading them so much.

Rita is a sub-plot that will add some much needed comic relief at times.Don't worry. you will get your wish soon enough.Thanks for leaving a review. I enjoy reading them so much.

I haven't planned on another Harry Potter based story yet. But your idea is worth considering.I think that Hermione has stuck it out this long because she loves Ron as a friend, and she wants what is best for her children. Often times adults believe that even though they are miserable together, the children are better off with them unhappy together than happy and apart. Unfortunately, depending on the depth of the misery, it can lead to disfunction on so many levels.Thanks for the message.

I haven't planned on another Harry Potter based story yet. But your idea is worth considering.I think that Hermione has stuck it out this long because she loves Ron as a friend, and she wants what is best for her children. Often times adults believe that even though they are miserable together, the children are better off with them unhappy together than happy and apart. Unfortunately, depending on the depth of the misery, it can lead to disfunction on so many levels.Thanks for the message.

I'm glad you enjoyed it. More soon. Thanks for the note.

I'm glad you enjoyed it. More soon. Thanks for the note.

Don't worry, you will get your wish soon enough.Thanks for the comments.

Don't worry, you will get your wish soon enough.Thanks for the comments.

Ron will get what he deserves in the end, but things get much more complicated for Hermione before they get better.You'll see soon. The next chapter is in the queue.Thanks for taking the time to review.

Ron will get what he deserves in the end, but things get much more complicated for Hermione before they get better.You'll see soon. The next chapter is in the queue.Thanks for taking the time to review.

Thank you, thank you,

. I'm glad you are enjoying my story. Ron's bad behavior is only beginning!The next one is in the queue

Thank you, thank you,

. I'm glad you are enjoying my story. Ron's bad behavior is only beginning!The next one is in the queue

This is not quite the end of their marriage, but it is getting close...I'm so glad that you like my story so far. Thanks for the review.

This is not quite the end of their marriage, but it is getting close...I'm so glad that you like my story so far. Thanks for the review.

Glad you like it so far,

. I will strive to hold your interest.Thanks for taking the time to comment.

Glad you like it so far,

. I will strive to hold your interest.Thanks for taking the time to comment.

Thanks for the review,

. Yes, Ron is a prat, and he just gets worse as time goes on, as you will soon see.

Thanks for the review,

. Yes, Ron is a prat, and he just gets worse as time goes on, as you will soon see.

I must admit a certain amor for my Snape as well. And his sarcastic wit is part of his charm, so Ron makes a great target, since he doesn't want to hurt Hermione's feelings any more. He knows he did enough of that during their days together at Hogwarts.Thanks for your comments, kizzy. I'm so glad you are enjoying my story.

I must admit a certain amor for my Snape as well. And his sarcastic wit is part of his charm, so Ron makes a great target, since he doesn't want to hurt Hermione's feelings any more. He knows he did enough of that during their days together at Hogwarts.Thanks for your comments, kizzy. I'm so glad you are enjoying my story.

What goes around comes around, as they say. I truly believe that, as you might imagine.Ron will do the right thing eventually, but he makes a lot of irritating mistakes along the way. He's really not a bad guy, just misguided right now. Arthur is not the only one who has been giving him bad advice, as you'll find out in later chapters.Thanks so much for your insightful review.

What goes around comes around, as they say. I truly believe that, as you might imagine.Ron will do the right thing eventually, but he makes a lot of irritating mistakes along the way. He's really not a bad guy, just misguided right now. Arthur is not the only one who has been giving him bad advice, as you'll find out in later chapters.Thanks so much for your insightful review.

Oh, Ron definitely noticed the meds for Hugo. And he is in quite a snit. You'll see soon enough, as the next chapter is in the queue.Thanks so much for your comments. Enthusiastic reviews like yours help to spur me on.

Oh, Ron definitely noticed the meds for Hugo. And he is in quite a snit. You'll see soon enough, as the next chapter is in the queue.Thanks so much for your comments. Enthusiastic reviews like yours help to spur me on.

If Snape is too nice, he's not Snape! Snape will always have snark lurking on his lips.The next chapter is in the queue. Thanks so much for taking the time to comment.

If Snape is too nice, he's not Snape! Snape will always have snark lurking on his lips.The next chapter is in the queue. Thanks so much for taking the time to comment.

Glad you liked it. Thanks for leaving a comment :)

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