This should have been canon. It's beautiful and it works.

I thought that Snape was stuck with a vulture hat in PoA from a cracker that year (remus probably rigged it), but he would probably be happier without it,

I'm glad that Minerva is hinting that she's not ashamed of him. I do hope she follows through-Snape has been a guilty secret before, and heard promises before.

Lovely story!

Awwww. .

Your story let me feel very comfortable with the rest of Christmas decoration still next to mee ;-)

Indeed, a ver ynice bit of work - not too fluffy, but cozy. I like how it is intertwined with the real books and how ypu refer to other parts like Sybill or Lockhard.

You know what I like? Beautifully written, ecpertky characterized Kelly Chambliss stories, that's what.

No surprises this time. One more beautifully written Severus/Minerva.

Beautiful. I love your Minerva, she seems to possess so much depth. Is there any chance at all to bribe you into writing a story with a Minerva/Hermione pairing? I'd love to read a mature, convincing McG/HG story. Wouldn't that be a real challenge? Is there anything I can do to feed your muse, trigger your imagination?

This was lovely. I really liked all the names Severus calls everyone, the way he introduces the scene and how Minerva and he interact. A really sweet and clever piece. It'd been a while since I'd read something of this level around here. Thank you for sharing it! _

...and she does it again :) I love the way you write SS/MM, I think I've said it before, the way you write them is the way I "see" them in my head. More, please :)

Yea! Thank You, Thank You! I love it when you write Severus and Minerva! Not many write this pairing anymore.