Thank you.

Thank you and I couldn’t have explained myself and my reasons better. Thank you again.

Thank you very much. I appreciate the support.

Thank you. Yes, he’s in control or at least trying to keep what he can in control. I’m glad you like this story. I hope I don’t disappoint as we go along…

Ok let me clarify for you. In the dreams they  were under the influence of the spell, just as they were the first night he came to her. The magic of the spell was enticing him, pulling him to her and luring him to her: enchanted, seduced, entrapped, allured, captivated, and beguiled. He was still under the effects of the spell up until when he came in her. Their mutual orgasms sealed the magic bond. That’s why he wanted her then and there, now and nothing was going to stop him kind of way. But if you read his dialogue, he was not all that happy about it at first – but what’s done is done, now deal with it. The next night is just that, the next night. Yes, he wants her, but he’s not happy about being trapped. Men do like having sex and she’s his now to f**k whenever he wants to. I know that’s not a happy place to begin the relationship, but the dreams will have an influence in their relationship down the line. Also, keep in mind that he feels ensnared, trapped and once again under someone’s control – Hermione’s. so no he’s going to keep the upper hand in this. You will see in the upcoming chapter how the wizarding community feels about this. And how the Ministry reacts a bit more.  As for Lucius, he’s a pureblood and knows about Plight and Betrothal Charms and is somewhat sympathetic to Severus for being trapped by one. He doesn’t know who the witch is but he’s just being a supportive friend. You’ll see a bit more Slytherin Lucius before long – knowing how to use the situation for his ends. But I don’t want to say too much here. Thank you for the review. I hope I helped you understand things some.

So his idea of keeping an upper hand is by not giving Hermione any idea that they're romatically bonded. Just bonded. When Svape was having those dreams, and they were having sex, Hermione was at the other receiving end of those dreams, right? I mean, they're having same dreams. Poor Hermione having to face the reality Snape versus the dream Snape. So, it's the fact that he's under someone's control even after the war is over that's really got to him. Hmm, yeah, that makes it clearer now...

I was wondering if Lucius would change when he realize it was Hermione.

Thanks for your explanation! 

Thank you. I’m enjoying using Lucius and yes, the image of Severus in black silk pajama pants was fun to type. Glad you enjoyed it.

Thank you. I’m glad you like it.

Oh yes, Lucius having a heart-to-heart with Hermione. Yeeks! It will happen but … ooops don’t give away .She will have encouragement and support – already does have. For now, Lucius is Severus’ support and friend.  All will happen if I’m to have a happily ever after… you’ll see.  This is a romance, with a few rough spots.

Thank you so very much. And to think I was told earlier that I took Hermione’s backbone away! I thank you very much for your remarks, and you are dead on. I see things that way too. Hope you enjoy the rest of the story as we go along and that I don’t disappoint.

I don't think Hermione would have rallied with the way Severus treated her at the manor.......it would come as a complete shock that it wasn't like the dreams. After all Severus is quiet a formidable sight when angered.....or at least he is in my mind.......so it would be very intimitading to have him take what he wanted hence Hermione would feel very disorientated and desolate, hence the tears......I doubt our favourite Gryffindor will settle for that every time. *hugs* Savine

Yes, that would be one of his issues with the Bonding, she was his student, she is quite a bit younger than he is and he considers her insufferable to be around… among many other things we already know.As far as people not being all that surprised that he is alive – Maggie Whitmire certainly was when his name showed up on the registry. She sent an areoplane memo to the Aurors office as soon as she found out. No, I didn’t include the reaction of the Aurors’ when they received the memo – I left that to your imagination. As for Hermione, Ginny and Luna they may have been surprised, but if Hermione connected that meant he is alive. Both girls were still coming down from their own dreams at the time – post euphoric bliss and all. Ron was too stunned to realize he wasn’t chosen to think about Snape being alive and Harry was dealing with his own thing too. Sometimes we get self absorbed to see beyond ourselves…Thank you for the nice comments though. I’m very glad you like the story.

Thank you very much. I appreciate your support. Here’s a little teaser for you: My wife. My Bonded mate – my Dark Arts enchantress. He ran his finger through her folds until he found her clitoris, and began rubbing it. Hermione’s eyes opened with a start, gasping as if in shock. “Good morning,” he said softly with a smug smile.She licked her lips, inhaled sharply and her body shuddered as he watched her. “Good morning,” she answered uncertainly.His penis jerked and was so hard it was painful. So now she’s got me – and I’ll be damned if I’ll let her off easy…“Do you…?” she started to ask, before his fingers slipped into her heat, stroking her. “Did you?”“What, Miss Granger, sleep well? Well enough, yes.” He shifted over her, making his intent clear to her. “Want something? Yes.” His hand slid under her shirt to fondle her breast. “Sit up please, I’d like to remove your shirt,” he said in his silky drawl. She opened her mouth to protest and he leaned down and kissed her. “I could simply just have my way with you, but it is so much more enjoyable if you are willing.”To her credit, she sat up and removed her shirt, her eyes riveted on his. “Are you sore this morning?” he asked as his gaze traveled down her body. “A little,” she admitted as she lay back down beneath him.

Damn. “I’ll try to go slow,” he said.

No, he’s not so much as harsh as angry at being trapped into a bonding without his consent. Severus spent so much of his life under someone’s else’s control and now his control is taken away again – by Hermione Granger. He was lashing back, using her. kind of like ‘well, you’re mine I can do what I want, damn you.’ things will get beeter.

Thank you, that was a very nice thing to say. I really appreciate the suppport. I promise the relationship will get better...

Yes, well, the wand didn't respond as if should - so he had to do something, didn't he? However, don't froget his new wand, it's going to come up again. I'm glad that you are enjoying this story. Thank you for the review. Happy reading! 

I meant to say "wand" and not "want" which clearly you were able to figure out from the context but I felt I had to say something about my typo anyway.  LOL.I look forward to reading more about this new wand.

Thank you. I'm glad I can still wite intense! lol It's only signifience was for Hermione to notice the binders were missing, nothing more. and her revision guide - an excuse to go back up to his rooms... Yes, since the potins weren't working and Talfryn was getting better not worse - they had to take action before he could go to the Aurory and report them! So yes, a good thing. Yes... well, he wakes up and his house is a mess - wrecked by Aurors. Not a pleasant thing to wake up to lol.  Thank you very much for the review doll. Hugs. 

Yes, I know that it was a ebil cliffie, but you had to know he wasn't dead - the story would be over and I'm not done yet! Thank you for the review. Happy reading!

Well, yes he will be perturbed and annoyed, but keep in mind Rita wrote a book on him! He's been the subject of her quill, too. Yes, he will be angry, but he'll ask first.  Hope that helps.  Thank you for the review and for following alone. I appreciate it.

Yes, you have. Have heart, I'm several chapters ahead of you and will post as soon as my betas finsih cleaning up my mistakes. I promise.  Yes, Ginny really gave  it to him - and I think he needed to hear it. Yes, good catch! Blake is Auror Blume's son. Oh I think he can fit the detentions in around his time with Hermione. lol Thank you very much for the review. Happy reading!

Thank you very much. It was a fun bit to type. Thank you very much for the review.

Yep! lol Thank you for the review.

LOL Yep, he really has the tallent for it! Giving a girl shivers. Thank you for reading and for the review.

He's trying, yes. lol

Thank you very much. Hugs~

Oh wow, this is a real treat! You wrote me a drabble?! I love it!!  I'm very happy to be able to send you a update! I have the next one almost ready and several more written. I hope to get them to you soon. Hugs.  Thank you so much for the support and loving review. It's sweet. Hugs~ and happy reading.

I finished reading your long update last night. It certainly made up for the wait!It's good to see Snape opening up to working with others (albeit hedging his Slytherin bets) and how very clever Hermione was in using a variety of spells to protect Mr. Prince. Of course, all of that simply reflects your brilliance. Well plotted, well developed, great reading. Thanks! I'm looking forward to the rest.  SnapesBeatrice

Well, Harry and ROn only got to see the common room. Hermone was shown the dorms! Besides, she wanted to see where he stayed, a look into his past, sort of. Thank you very much for the review. happy reading!