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that was an exquisite bath scene - usually i do laugh at your chapters because the fraught dynamics between the two are actually quite funny, but this scene was very, very intimate and very, very lovely in a quiet, slightly awkward, wordless way. in other words... i just loved it.

OK. That was wonderful. I like that they connected, even if it was just through the physical. And it was a great mental break for me. I've had one of those weeks. Thanks!

I really liked her compassion for Lucius. It still doesn't occur to him that he could have, instead of an underling or an alpha in their marriage, a *partner* (and a very loyal one at that). I'm sure he'll get there. Hermione's honest mention of her hurt feelings about the misunderstanding about the jewels was very brave and a great start. Quite the concession to honesty if she's willing to let him know she was jealous. That's big trust right there, as he very well can (and probably will) use it against her in the future.

Loved how Hermione took control >D

ch 19 - hmm, their communications seems to be improving. She told him about her misconception about his wedding gift, they both apologized for their dinner misbehavior, they got together in the bathtub. Now he needs to replenish her supply of bath salts (does he really not know that those undissolved things are like sand under her??). Looking up! Oh, wait, they still have to move to Hogwarts and he hasn't told her about his "reputation" for endangering female students.... Thanks for updating, and I'm looking forward to the next chapter!

"I want you to know you

Lovely lemony chapter. I particularly like the part about how H felt when L used the towel, muggle technique, nice. Had to smile about the bath salt grit in her *blush* The authoresses experience in these matters shows!

You should know that you're one of the few authors who piqued my interest in the HG/LM pairing... I normally ship HG/SS, but I LOVE your descriptions of Lucius. This line is my favorite thus far:

'Instead, he lowered his head toward his chest, bowing to her severe ministrations on his behalf in an attitude of submissive majesty, reminding her of a great, tawny lion, offering to be petted, his power leashed, but still overwhelmingly potent. His mien was relaxed, even tired, but never weak.'

You should be so proud of your work. Your writing is EXQUISITE.

I know Hermione has a lot to get over, yet I find myself wondering when she is going to just live in the now? While I understand that she is trying, she just can't seem to get over everything all at once. That is a part of the shrew's charm.

Loved this chapter! I think Hermione is coming around slowly. She has a tight lid on a lot of self denial, LOL. At least they're getting on a little better now. They seem to have been practising talking to each other xD Love the pics for this chapter too! Look forward to the next chapter!