With this chapter, you've painted a very realistic and detailed portrait of of Hermione wallowing in a fit of depression, I can just imagine how she feels. Well done, Clairvoyant, and go Team Venus!

Fabulous job, dearie!  I'm so proud of the way this fic has blossomed ... well done!Go Team Venus!

Of course, I loved this chapter when I first read it and I absolutely love it again here!  Well done!Go Team Venus!

i love this chapter just as much as i did the first time i read it, so it stands up well to repeated readings - always a good sign!  and - snow monkeys!  *snorfles*  :D 

i think you did a good job in this chaper of establishing severus's motivation.  i liked hermione apologizing, and i especially like the idea that severus learned the importance of forgiveness from his experience with lily.  :)

A much different view of the usually buttoned up Hermione.  Glad to see she's like the rest of us, mooning about after a fizzled affair, making pathetic excuses as to why she's watching a sleazy soap, and talking smack with her cat.  Love it!

I've never read Hermione burnt out and as a slob - that's a first for me.Your first paragraph transported my in a library - possibly Snape's one - where she read an old tome; and then your second paragraph snapped me out of that wonderful place rather brutally :-)Good job! I like surprises.

Wow, those first two paragraphs were the perfect setup for this chapter.  They were so great, I read them out loud.  You've continued your team's tradition of interesting banter.

Ooof. That was unusual. Thank heavens there is light at the end of the tunnel or I would have been really depressed. I wonder whether he lived through the same thing and, because of it, is able to act that nonchalant (for Snape! I noticed the biting remarks, but I am sure he could have been much more nasty). Leaves me with a lot of questions. Now I wonder what the next author will do with it. Interesting, interesting.

Hey Clairvoyant! You've done a great job continuing Venus' wonderful story! Just the way you described Hermione's flat made my skin crawl. Ew! I'm so glad Severus showed up to snap her out of it! Much Love ~ Brena

I want that chair!  Stories don't usually show Hermione in a state of burn-out or depression, so this is interesting.  Your description of her flat really emphasized that she is not herself.

I enjoyed this chapter.  It gave a lot of backstory.

I must admit I found the first chapter a bit dense and hard to get in. But the second one and now this, it's absolutely wonderful. Congrat for the good job.

That was fun.

Something in Sloppy Hermione reaches out to me.  I don't think she is Out of Character at all.  Surely anyone who's been through a war is entitled to some depressive behaviour.  I liked Snape's witty repartee,  Snark-with-a-Heart. 

I can see where Hermione is coming from. *looks around the room guiltily and kicks an empty beer can under the bed*Now that Severus has shown up in all his sneering glory, I'm sure he will manage to kick-start her right and proper. Awaiting future chapters with keen interest!

“I trust you can work some magic on that rat's nest you call hair. It would repel Snow Monkeys, and you know how indiscriminate they are, eating the bugs they pick from each other's fur.” ^ ROFL  I think that's the best insult to Hermione's hair that I have ever read.  :DIn general, I have trouble seeing Hermione as a slob--even possibly temporarily depression-induced--but you've done a very evocative job of recreating the horrors of her flat.Severus's "You are the second person in a decade to render me speechless. The first was the Dark Lord—indirectly through Nagini, of course” was also inspired, lol.  Totally mortifying indeed, but it was fun to read.  :DRather tickled that Severus came after her after all that running away previously, and looking forward to seeing where the two of them end up next.

I can hardly believe that Hermine let her self and the flat go so. I mean, 'ample bottom' and a flat that the show "How Clean I Your Home" should give a visit to just seems like she's fallen into such a dispair. I'd hate to think of the state of Crooks' litter box!

A brilliant chapter. I love their interaction and the tension that you've built.

Nice job, Clairvoyant. Sorry Hermione has fallen into such a funk that she's let herself and her surroundings go. *Glances around house and vows to clean... now.* Good thing Severus came along.

Interesting chapter, I look forwardt ot the next installment.

Author's Response: Thanks for the review and the flashy stars.  Things are beginning to get interesting for SS and HG.  Stay tuned.

Well done.

Author's Response: Hello and thank you so much for the review and the lovely stars. It means a lot to us all :)

Only Severus Snape can make a biting remark feel like a flirty, friendly nip. *leaves laundry on the floor and dishes in the sink hoping that he might come offer some foolish wand waving my way*  Really liked this chapter!  Can't wait for more.

I know exactly how Hermione feels.

A good chapter. And what? LOL I've totally been in Hermione's place before. It's so easy to just get fed up and depressed. Snape to the rescue! Where's my Snape???