Thank you very much. I've just sent the next one off to Ansev to have a thorough going over.   However, I expect a lot of red... and things to clean up. *shrugs*

Sorry. But I borrowed them for a reason. They are serving my purpose at the moment.

Well I will humbly bow to the challenge.... wait! I think already typed that part. Sorry, I seem to be typing faster than I'm getting these cleaned up and presentable! But I've already sent the next chap to my beta - so we are working on that one.

Oh, no just wait! The problem is that I'm still using her! She gets a bit more 'punishment' later. How about fired! oops. And once Snape meets her - Cockatiel - mockingbird? I mean, Hermione isn't going to let him go back to Azkaban for killing her once she gets him out, is she? TeeheheheSeverus is under the impression he's doomed to stay in Azkaban... and Darthmyer and Lerman are trying to keep him there, and Goldstein, while trying to figure out everything he'll have to defend Severus against, all his misdeeds and Death Eater cativities is giving Severus the same impression. So, he still feels that the trial is a farce. Sorry, but I only implied and didn't give the details. Sorry.

Don't be sorry.  The story is better when everything is not spelled out explicitly and there are multiple motivations for the character's actions.  Great story!

Thank you very much.

Yes, he's a sneaky one. But then she can't really resist his charms. Not any more.   I'm glad that you liked the Quidditch scene, I thought she needed some interactions with her freinds and some fun.   I know, right. It's one thing to undress for sex - quite another to change clothes in front of someone.   The corset was a strongly suggested insistance. But yes, it helped. Wonder how HE knew it would be more comfortable for her to wear it? lol   He is learning to show his vulnerable side, and expose his emotions, and that's hard for him. But he is a nice guy down deep.  Thank you for reading and for the review. Hugs,

Aww ... *hugs you right back*And now that you mention it, I think we're going to need a side story, complete with flashback, to see  just how Severus does know the corset would be more comfortable.  That story line could get out of hand quickly. *is hopeful* LOL.

Yes, he's a sneaky one. But then she can't really resist his charms. Not any more.   I'm glad that you liked the Quidditch scene, I thought she needed some interactions with her freinds and some fun.   I know, right. It's one thing to undress for sex - quite another to change clothes in front of someone.   The corset was a strongly suggested insistance. But yes, it helped. Wonder how HE knew it would be more comfortable for her to wear it? lol   He is learning to show his vulnerable side, and expose his emotions, and that's hard for him. But he is a nice guy down deep.  Thank you for reading and for the review. Hugs,

Aww ... *hugs you right back*And now that you mention it, I think we're going to need a side story, complete with flashback, to see  just how Severus does know the corset would be more comfortable.  That story line could get out of hand quickly. *is hopeful* LOL.

Thank you. I'm working on that!

In this story universe the first chapter which opens with the trio shopping in Weasley’s Wizarding Wheezes and Flourish and Blotts, before returning to Grimmauld Place takes place fairly close to the end of their sixth year, approximately the end of June, giving Harry a brief stay at the Dursleys. He wasn’t seventeen yet, the seven Harry charade didn’t happen, and Hermione missed Bill and Fleur’s wedding. So no – book seven is nearly tossed out in this story. Ron is Harry’s back up, (along with someone else which may surprise you – but I haven’t revealed yet) Hermione is obviously at Hogwarts, as is Ginny, Neville, Luna and Seamus… and her circle is going to grow a bit more. (oops! shouldn’t have said that!) Yes, Lucius tortured her, but she has vague memories of that because Severus altered them for her so she wouldn’t have to remember the worst stuff.Hope that clarifies things.

Teehehe Yes, he stuck his foot in it!Hermione will have other concerns for a while - she now has a campaigne!

Yes, I had to cut somewhere! You've got the gist of him as I've deplicted it. Yes, there is hope, only we've a hurdle to get over... You are very welcome and thank you for the lovely review.

I know Severus is down right a prick here. But just as things cuold have started to turn around - I get him arrested. I'm just not being fair. Next chpater will be in asap. I poromise.

Well,  Ron simply mouthed off and was overheard by Darthmyer. He had to coperate. Besides, Rita was already telling the Aurors everything. Yes, Snape is still being a prick. Hermione is being told by everyone, Luna, Gin, George that things will work out - so she is just trying to make the best of the situation, hoping that they will get better. She'll start standing up to him eventually. Yes, Lucius - I wanted Severus to have a'voice of reason' from a friend and someone who could give it to him bluntly, without getting hexed. He's ready made!Thank you for the reveiw. I like that you're teling me what you think.

I'm glad she'll start standing up to him. I wish she'd at least mouth off or something. Snerk. Oh, you know me, always honest. haha

You are the first to feel sorry for Ron. Yep, both of them drunk and sappy... Glad George intervined. Yes, Snape is taking chances - she is his witch and she didn't show up as he planned. Thank you for the reveiw.

At his point Snape is being an awful prat - yes, childish. I actually had male input about his actions/reactions and according to my boyfriend it's spot on. I mean she did entrap him in this.  Skeeter will get hers... but she's some trouble to brew up first. I needed her around.

I know other men who'd beg to differ. :) But there were are.

Yes, he's angry and taking his entrapment out on Hermione. Hermione is mostly confused by his behavior.  She doens't know what to do about it or why he's so different, still hoping he be like in the dreams.

Isn't that what gilrfriends do? Chat things out. The girl talk was fun to do. And Maggie - oh, she'll be back!Thank you for your reveiw.

Thank you very much.

Yes, Hermione while bookish isn't really up on the reality of it all. As for the lemons - You'll probably like the later chapters better. (I hope) Thank you for reviewing

Thank you very much, SW. I thought it had potential.

Yep, he wanted her to wear a corset! I agree, u=but propperly fitted they can be comfortable (in a stiff rigid sort of way)     Yes, this time she stopped to think. and yes, it's good that she did.    Oh that one last elusive ingredient. It will be solved, it's a matter of who will discover it. lol I hope that why it's eluded them tickles your funny bone, in a sort of way.    You are most welcome, my friend. Thank you for reading and for the review.

LOL dunno. Thank you for reading and for the review.

Sorry, but I had to stop somewhere. Yes, there is more...

Thank you very much.I expect that the 'what's hapening at thte ministry' will then really surprise you. The Malfoy's will have thier own troubles, will feel sorry but they are Death Eaters too.

Yes, an angry Hermione is to be feared, but Harry, Gin and Luna they...Yes, Severus does believe that she did - at first...

Er, thank you. Well, yes, Rita overheard teh Aurors, and spied under Ginny's window - but she also must have been on the garden gate, but she was hanging around the Burrow as a bug. So even if someone cast an Oblivate when she entered the Burrow when Gin caught her, there were times no one knew she was around.  So, Yes, Ron is acting like a spurned imature prat, I'll fix him. I hope to update soon.