I am trilled to see the update (and the promise of the rest of the story:-)). I would think that you have been told a time or ten what a magnificient story this is? I am so looking forward to read more!

This is a wonderful story!  I've been reading through it off and on over the past couple of days.  I am eager to see what happens next.  Well done!

It has taken all of my resolve not to jump ahead to her birthday.  I had forgotten how delightful the lead up was.

Oh, this is fun!  I read this story on another site, but I probably shorted you a review or two (or 45) as I wasn't the best at reviewing at that time.  Anyway, I adore the story and was excited to see an update. but I decided I had better start over to give the story my full attention.  I think it may be better the second time around. Happy holidays. I'll try to review every few chapters. 

This is fabulous. Thanks so much for the Christmas update.

Thank you for a wonderful chapter. It was a great christmas present. i can't wait for more. Merry Christmas.

What a suprise to see this update! I read this forever ago, but always kept it in my bookmarks, hoping you'd come back to it. Thank you, wonderful chapter!

I think you just gave me a Christmas gift!!! I've waited long for this story to end, or have another chapter lol. I sneak on all the time in the hopes that there is one. I LOVE this story. I always have. Thank you so much!!! for uploading the next chapter. Its sincerly a christmas gift to me.

Oh happy day!  I never gave up - I always hoped for an update.  Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!!!!!!  I am so pleased that you are continuing with this lovely tale.  Great chap - it doesn't disappoint!

Oh it IS a Merry Christmas!! Thank you so much for the update AND the promises of more to come!
This has been one of my most favorites, and although I'll be a little sad to see it complete, you can bet your boots I'm going to do a complete re-read as soon as you're done

Oh, I had almost forgotten that I put this one on my favourites list... Thank you for the update!

yippee!!!
this must be my week for updates on my favorite stories.
i will be most sad when this is complete.
waiting for more enjoyable chapters especially with the seer and after

It is so good to see you back to writing again, Pearle. Happy Holidays to you and yours.

Whee!  So happy to see an update!  And glad to see that Hermione has finally twigged to Tenbrook's real nature.  Are you going to let us know what horrors were in the contract?  Regardless, thanks for your work!  I absolutely love it.

I've just started reading this story tonight, and I'm making myself pause for the few moments it takes to leave a review, rather than just leaping into the next chapter!  I'm really enjoying this, not only for the fun byplay between Hermione and Severus, but for the information about the tango and other dances as well.  This has been a fascinating read so far, and I'm looking forward to reading more!

BTW, the scene with the thong was priceless!  I laughed so hard I scared one of our cats, and my husband came in to see what was going on!

OMGomgomg!

Happy Christmas and thank you ever so much for the update. I love this story.

Severus absolutely cracks me up with the scorekeeping and Hermione's reaction to Tenbrook finding Umbridge delightful... well, that was the best. I would have loved to see him use that quill, but then I'm evil.

Here's to hoping that RL treats you and your family well in 2009.

Pearle is back and Snape has got her!  What a joy to see a new chapter and Tenbrook's dark side revealed.

Thank you for this lovely Christmas present.

THANK YOU Pearle...This story update is the best Christmas Present ever!!!  Have a Blessed Holidays and a Happy New Year!!

LOVE THIS CHAPTER< glad she didn't go with Tenbrook...Never liked him!!...

Oh is must be Christmas!!! I refused to take this story out of my favs and it paid off. The story is great I LOVE IT, please don't make us wait so long for the next update.

Squeeeeeee!
My letter to Santa Claus worked! This is the ultimate fanfic Christmas treat for me. I'm happy to know Tenbrook is out of the picture. I'm not completely sure if he's got an evil side or if he's just amazingly stupid. Either way, he's not the master to teach Hermione. Now whatever does Senalda have to do with Hermione's future luck? I am intrigued, but shall happily await the next chapter for possible answers. Thank you for posting this earlier than you had planned!

Yes! Maybe they can wear matching thongs? For once Severus thought the annoying voice had an acceptable response.



Heehee *Snickers* Gotta love the annoying voice.

Delightful chapter, hoping for more! Merry Christmas!

I love the voice in his head! "The Thong" "Your python" This is a great story! Thank you so much. This is how we wish we all could write.

Please!!!!!!!!!!!!!UPDATE THIS FIC......!!!!!!!!!!!

This is such an amazingly beautiful and well-written story. I have come back to read the story over and over again. You have captured Severus and Hermione perfectly. This is perhaps my favorite fan fiction story ever. Enough gushing. I hope this is updated again and it will make my day if it ever is. Excellent story!

Ok...so i just came across this story and I LOVE it! I plan on finishing it tonight...I just can't stop!