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Hi again and one last Happy New Year! I don't know what else I was supposed to get out of this chapter, but I felt so sorry for Lucius. Sigh... He is so lost, but is sincerely trying. It was funny how much Snape did and didn't help. lol Brava, Hermione! I am glad to see her trying to accept him outside of the bedroom. It's so nice, such an inadequate word, to see them forming a partnership. Lust and a desire to try... next step protecting one another and declaring their lo... I won't say the word, so that I don't jinx it. ha ha ha Terrific as usual. Thanks! HG4eva

Lime jello? Snape has a comfort food? Just curious--does he hide the bonbons from Narcissa? ;> Lucius does realize what a huge demonstration of trust it was for her to allow him to put her out for the trip, I think. At least he took the opportunity for a pleasant cuddle and admitted it.

Loved it! Poor Severus! He didn't want Lucius to know what happened when he left his home! Also liked the part where Hermione helps Lucius out with his filing and they discussed their living situation when they go to Hogwarts. Looking forward to reading the next chapter!

I thought your take on Lucius and Snape

Chapter 29:

I wonder what Snape thinks about Lucius

I love that you used the word Lugubrious! That was AMAZING!

I loved the chapter as well. I am happy that Lucius and Hermione are getting on better. But they still must solve the Pureblood problem. And I want a DRACO appearance...I love DRACO!

I also love your Snape. He is a doll. I liked him saying the thing about pretending to be obliviated...that is so him...at least in your representation. Is so funny. And Poor him for being banished. Narcissa was quite right to punish him. As being mean to Lucius is unacceptable!

Glad your holidays went well. and I'm looking forward to another update of this story.

TimeLoop

Chapter 19: Ah, a lovely unwinding moment in the spa, and some attempts to get to the roots of what they both want from the marriage. I don't think Lucius is going to have much luck bringing Hermione round to the Pureblood connubial model somehow. Loved his snaky apology, looking for sex, and Hermione tumbling to it.

just finished readin chapters 1-29. love the story.

Chapter 18 - Oh, this chapter was wonderfully illuminating. You can scratch my earlier comment about not quite 'getting' Severus and Narcissa's relationship now. You have built it up perfectly and convincingly. I love their little conspiracy to make Lucius think that Snape pursued her when really it was a mutual choice - how considerate of them. And I completely see how, for Narcissa, it would be a relief to go from the emotionally labile Lucius to the stable (if curmudgeonly) Snape. You always have such penetrating insights into your characters' psyches - I think this is my favourite of many treasured aspects of your writing.

Also - loved the image of Snape and Lucius as chess pieces, always strategising against each other to get the upper hand in conversation. And the idea of the Slytherin Baiting Society was exquisite - would make a lovely premise for a one-shot, I think.

Stayed up entirely too late catching up on reading! Marvelous work, as per your usual! Lucius seems to be slowly realizing that the world does not revolve around him. I like that they are slowly coming to terms with each other. Thanks for sharing!

PW