*giggle*  I can just see Severus winking at Minerva after bussing her on the cheek.  Severus' response to Lavender's comments about hers and Parvati's thoughts on the bad-boy Snape with the knicker-melting voice was perfect.Very fun chapter!  Now it's off to Potions.Beth

Oh, my lord!  I did not see that coming, but I am beyond happy that they have completed their hand fasting on their own.  And what better witness than the Room of Requirement?This chapter was lovely.  Thank you, sunny!Beth

I adore Argus here.  He's such a caring man, and he'll look out for Severus and Hermione.  I can only imagine the beautiful antique furniture he will find for them.  So glad Lavender didn't want to make trouble for our love birds.  Now where is Snape?Beth

Oh ho!  Ron is a genius!  I'm so pleased that he figured it out and thinks it's a win-win situation!  This worked out even better than the "committee" had planned.Well done, sunny!Beth

“I would have claimed her as my wife already. Do not doubt it.”   I loved the conversation Severus and Minerva had about his feelings for Hermione, and I'm eager to find out what the Board of Governors think about the hand fasting.The friendship that has developed between Mr. Filch and Hermione is so sweet, and I think it means as much to him as it does to her.  The quick kiss to his cheek was a grand gesture.  I have no idea what the "committee" will come up with to keep Harry and Ron from going off the deep end when they find out their friend is going to make this commitment for a year and a day with their Potions professor, but between Blaise and Luna and Ginny I'm certain they can work a minor miracle.  Oh yeah, just what is it that Argus is going to be keeping his eyes open for?  Hummmmmmm?Beth

Giving Severus a blow job under the desk while Minerva is sitting across from him going over student files?  It's a wonder he didn't lose his mind.  She did tell him he was looking a little peaky.  *giggle*It seems that Hermione is beginning to realize her behavior could do with a little judicious restraint.  And the Board of Governors are meeting tomorrow.  Please let Hermione know about this before she does anything that will cost him his job.I wonder how the Governors will react to a hand-fasting?Beth

I could have kissed Blaise for standing up to his Head of House and speaking a few truths the man needed to hear.And then I wanted to kiss Neville for being a look-out for Severus.Now, about this hand-fasting.  I think it's a great idea!!!Beth

Uhhhhh.  I hope Severus won't go storming off again just because he saw Blaise lounging on Hermione's bed.  C'mon, Severus- suck it up.  She needs to hear it from you that you do want to marry her when the school year is done.  Beth

Oh nooooooooooooooo!  First Severus has to be caught red handed by Dilly, and well... she did tell him the Headmistress said he was to "come now!"  And now he has to act like he is unwilling to marry Hermione.My heart broke for her when the smile on her face was replaced by utter disbelief when he said marrying her was inappropriate.  Just keep Hermione out of it?  How in the world is this going to work out?  Beth

OMG!  Severus is about to be grilled like a cheese butty.  I hope he's wearing his best "Who me?" face.  Wonder if he knows about Dumbledore and Minerva when she was a severth year?Thanks for a fun chapter and a grin all over my face.Beth

“You’re really going to give these to him?”What on earth has Hermione gotten for Severus' birthday gift.  I wonder what will happen if the owl delivers the gift when everyone is in the Great Hall?Beth

I love a woman with a <i><b>plan</b></i>.  And I hope part of Hermione's plan involves researching just what that loophole in the school's charter has to say and is there anyway for her and Severus to use the same one?  Nice!Beth

...the dam of their restraint finally burst.  It was only a matter of time, but hopefully they won't be caught out.  But even if they were, Minerva wouldn't rat them out, would she?Beth

This is such a great story! Hope the ending is on the way!

Now that's what I call a New Year's celebration!  And I can only imagine the multitude of questions Hermione will have to face as everyone starts to buzz about what they've just witnessed.Well done, sunny!  Beth

Oh My!  I truly hope Severus can find her, and that Blaise had bought them as an early wedding gift to them.  Find her, Severus.  Find her and tell her you love her with all your heart.Very nice chapter, BTW.Beth

He's flying, I tell you!  Flying.  And I'm off to find out what put that ashen  look on his face.Beth

Hermione wondered whether she had imagined the fractional nod Snape finally allowed before turning his attention to his plate, but she noted the way he carefully folded her letter and placed it in the pocket closest to his heart with a hint of a smile... Suddenly, the day seemed brighter. And so did my mood!!!  They are having to maintain a discrete distance, but I'm happy they had this short interlude before the Christmas Holiday begins. Hummm... wonder if Hermione will drop by his London studio while she's at home?Beth

“Twenty points from Gryffindor, Miss Granger... and thirty from Slytherin..."Oh my lord!  Just how much did Severus hear?  *sigh*Beth

Poor Severus.  Poor Hermine.  I can see why he would be embarrassed on thinking about the things he'd written to her.  And I can certainly see why she would have found it difficult to tell him that she is Grace.  But their "meeting" went better than I thought it would.  For now at any rate.  I hope they will be able to remain civil with each other until Hermione finishes her studies at Hogwarts.Now who has just tried to walk into Hermione's room without knocking?Beth

It has been a pleasure reading this story over the past 2 years

PLEASE POST SOON , when will thay have the handfasting and WHEN will Harry and Ron find out.

Thanks for a fun read!

LOVE this story!! "can I have some more,please? ( as Oliver would say.)

Poor Blaise.  I figured he would go see Snape's show at the gallery, but I was kinda hoping he wouldn't.  Now he's even sadder, but it's good that he could "feel" the love between Hermione and Severus.Now I want to know what is going to happen since the Potions Master has realized who Grace is.  Fuck!  I don't know if that's a good kind of fuck or a bad one.Beth