Wonderful story, with plausible timeline. . I like Severus' hair problems, that is working, you can almost feel her hands itching for scissors to even it up a tad. but has Harry gained weight...or how many kids, or is Molly's hair grey???those types of questions. Dialogue is very good, and I think you portray Snape as being hungry for intelligent conversation rather well. Over all--awesome write much more!

Author's Response: Thanks for the kind review! Yes, Snape is very hungry for intelligent conversation; he just has to get over the fact that he's holding it with Hermione!

serving him tea and painting his toenails created such a vivid picture i almost choked on my own tea!! thanks so much for the update.

kimjo2

Author's Response: So what DO Voldy's minions do all day? Hey, it could happen!

I really love your portrayal of Granger and Snape. This is a wonderful story, in a different way than "Into the North". Your characters and their relationships are complex. You manage to make Hermione's ultimate attraction to Severus believable without resorting to "Ron-Bashing". Looking forward to more - thanks for writing.

Author's Response: Thanks for the kind review. Yes, Snape and Hermione are very complex characters, especially when it comes to romance. It would make my life easier if I could just hit each one with a love potion. The story would be much shorter!

Really good story, very believable. Please continue it soon.

Author's Response: Thanks for the kind review. Keep on reading!

FANTASTIC CHAPTER!!! I so look forward to your Updates...This Story just keeps getting better and better!!! HURRY with More, please!!

< I>Author's Response: Thanks for the kind review. Unfortunately, it's taking much longer to post on SH while the bugs are still being worked out. Hang in there, there's more on the way!

Absolutely brilliant on two counts. Number one is that you actually took time to read the essays out there. I agree with you that they are quite wonderful and I applaud you. Number two is that the dialogue in this chapter was superb. I really liked the dynamic between the two of them. I look forward to your next update.

Author's Response: Thanks! Snape and Hermione still have a long way to go, so there will be a lot more dialogue to come.

I really enjoy the maturity of this story. It feels real, whereas so many feel contrived and forced. Great work! I look forward to reading the next chapter, as always.

Author's Response: Maturity is really what I try to attain with Severus and Hermione - they're both older and should be wiser, but both still flawed in some way. Thanks for reading.

Speaking of Faithful Snape, I've been a very unfaithful reviewer -- I don't know if I've ever said how much I'm enjoying this tale. It's different, refreshing ... and so very in character for Hermione to write a history book.

Author's Response: I really enjoy coming at the Snape/Hermione relationship from different angles (probably because I've read so many SS/HG stories that I'm desperate to avoid the cliches). Thanks for reading.