ahhh that was brilliant! I hate to always use the word cute, because it really isnt a great word to describe something as good as this is, but that whole scene with the kiss just struck me as cute, the way he tried to brush it off. Hehehe
*claps*
v.good!
-karlamarie

Author's Response: Poor Severus... He'll never be a softie, will he? Thanks for reading.

“Friendship is a form of affection.” Lovely line and represents where their relationship is at the moment...friends but with the possibility of more. Rowling released a statement today, which included the statement that readers will still have plenty of things to speculate about after the seventh book, and I think Snape's bed linen will be one of those things.

Author's Response: I can't imagine what it will be like to have the series finished, can you? *sigh* It's been so a lovely ride.

*Sigh* What a sweet chapter: She kissed him. And he didn't turn into a puddle of sludge or anything. Another milestone in their relationship! Good chapter, good job.

Author's Response: They keep moving forward, bless their hearts. Slowly, of course...

poor tentative severus. i have tried to picture him whistling and have failed abismally. continuing to love the story. thanks so much.

Author's Response: Severus Snape behind closed doors. Leaves all kinds of things open to the imagination, doesn't it? Thanks for reading.

What a chapter!!!!!! Wow! I liked it so much! And the kiss and everything was great!!! Write sooon! Very soon! Please! I like this story very much! It sounds very real to me.

Author's Response: Thanks so much for your kind words.

Great chapter.... loved the questioning about the rumors going round at Hogwarts! I've been dying to read something like this for ages - it has been done before, but not as funny and not as beautifully woven into the dynamics of the story and the characters' interaction. You've also managed to make a first kiss neither too awkward nor too smooth, which in itself is quite an accomplishment. Thank you for this as well as for the rest of the story.

Author's Response: Thanks so much. I enjoyed taking some of the things I've read in various fanfics and turning them into the rumors flying around Hogwarts. And my favorite pair is getting there, but slowly...

Oh, that was nice. Slow and easy does it. I like the way you are gradually building confidence between them.

Author's Response: Thanks. Poor Severus... He takes a while to come around, doesn't he?

i absolutely love this story, you've kept Hermione and Severus very painfully in character, i say painfully because i'm dying to watch them unfold together, however, your pacing is downright accurate...i vsuppose it keeps me coming back for more

Author's Response: I think the word 'plodding' can rather accurately describe their courtship, don't you? Ah, well... It keeps me writing more, just as it keeps you coming back for more. Thanks for reading!