Once again, dear duj, you've done a marvelous job with pacing and ...and...and. You know I love your writing style! I'm completely intrigued by this one, however, for entirely different reasons than the usual.

hrm.. a romance between a student and a teacher. Knowing you, there won't be lemons (thanks!) and propriety will be kept (whew!) but I'm so...curious. This is a definite creative launching for you - I don't think I've read anything you've written like this.

As you know, I usually run from the student marries the professor plotline. But I trust you - and I know if anyone can rescue this plot-cliche from teenybopper hell, it's you.

I'm so looking forward to this little escape into the past - remember when we all thought he was from an old family? Remember when we hadn't a clue that he was at least as conversant in Muggle England as Harry and Hermione? Remember... innocent times, indeed.

So I wonder... was this written pre-hbp, or are you writing this now, and if so, how do you intend to keep HBP from bleeding into it?

Great, tight pace, by the way.

Naomi

This is starting out like the beginning of many of the Marriage Law fics. It will be interesting to read your take on it.

Mum

can't believe to my eyes, another new story!

from your A/N seems that is alredy planned? how good from you to start posting it. can't wait for the next chapter, this first has been stunning.

An absolutely fantastic beginning. A couple of minor typos along the way, but nothing to worry about. I can't wait for the next installment. Well done!

I love the premise of your fic.

I know I will love this one.

"Snape’s face now seemed to be composed entirely of hooknose and snarl." made my day.

This is quite possibly the most in-character Hermione/Snape interaction I have ever read. You write their mutual contempt so well, and yet you leave plenty of room for other things. I don't usually enjoy Hermione/Snape, but this one was delightful, especially because I love a snarky, sarcastic, well-written Snape so much.

I loved this description the most: 'Snape’s face now seemed to be composed entirely of hooknose and snarl.' So much imagery and dislike thick enough to cut with a knife there.

Great job!

Which explains why he's so especially ratty, of course: dreaming about your own coffin for three weeks would freak most people out.

loved it. very good plot line. started out rough, butthe ending was great. its going to my fav list.

I haven't read any of your fics (or anyone else's for that matter!) for a while now, but reading this in a rash moment, I'm intrigued. I'm never so keen on fics that become AU after the next post comes out, but you get away with it! I still just can't resist SSHG...