This is becoming increasingly ridiculous (I mean that in the nicest way, really, I like ridiculous!).  I thought this story was a drama/romance--are you now going for humor?  I have to admit, the scene with Snape staggering out of the forest after a night of frolicking with the Centauras was hilarious.  When will Hermione return to the story line?Good update.  Thanks.

OK, you are going to be in SUCH trouble now. This chapter's ending had me laughing at the sheer absurdity but... I mean, Sirius Black ... ?! I know Snape is desperate for an out, but THAT desperate? And would Draco buy it? I'll stop now before I run out of my supply of question marks. 

Beautifully done!!!! My deepest apologies for doubting you!

Wow the things Snape goes through. HAHA. Its very comical.

Oh, this just gets better and better :DPoor Snape.  He seems to be bouncing his way from one near disaster to another.  I can't wait to se the next twist in the plot.

Oh, and what's poor little Harry going to do when he finds out about his beloved godfather's secret?? Word always gets around .... ? ?? ?I have to admit, I wasn't expecting this. And here I thought the centauras were going to be my big shock for the story!?

Mmmmfffffff! If Sirius had a grave, he'd be rolling so fast in it that he'd disturb the planet's orbit.Umbridge deserves more than just saddles. Perhaps a bridle too?I hope Severus doesn't mean 'more intense' as better in terms of comparing kisses.

What a twisty, self-serving Snape you have here.  You know, I could actually 'see' this sort of thing playing out in real life.  GACK!  Very clever of you, and it sets up all sorts of interesting tension/suspicion/love/hate/fear in the coming months.  Poor Draco.  I've never actually seen him as a gay character, but you manipulate his emotional response to Severus very well -- it's so completely mixed with his affection that it's difficult to see any of the boundaries between respect/hormones/love.

OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh The dead cannot protest, can they? In light of HBP events, I really wonder how Severus will be able to manage all his lies. At least, he didn't betray Hermione this time, though he - or his body - didn't seem to object too much.

Mindfuckery? Did you make that up, all by yourself? It's a good word.

The Gay Draco: Can you picture Lucius 'allowing' his son and only heir to be his own person!? Draco might be naturally inclined to prefer men, but I doubt very much if it is "the Malfoy way!" Lucius' pride [which is astoundingly immense], the continuance of the family name, the Pureblood Edict!! I don't think even the pampering Narcissa could get Lucius to accept a gay heir. Since he needs the heir, the gay part would simply not be.

"Oh, Severus." - The hole that is being dug keeps getting deeper and deeper. The dance around the truth has many complicated steps. But the main action is to keep the truth-given-out, to a minimum while at the same time, keeping any untruths [that protect the truth] to a minimum, also. Frankly, I think the yin and yang surrounding the untruth [the lie to Umbridge] in this instance should call for Severus gently telling Draco, that while he is flattered, The Truth of the matter is the gay thing was a ploy to deflect the Toad. Once the Toadie is out of the way, it won't matter what she thinks of Severus, but, should he continue with some sort of affair with Draco, to maintain this shield against Umbridge … once she is gone, he will have still humiliated Draco by using him, painted a foul picture of himself, and there would be Lucius to deal with. [Not to mention Hermione.]

Hahaha. Poor Severus. Actually no, not poor severus. Technically he's brung it on himself.This story just keeps getting more interesting.*sniggers and shakes head*

Urgh, I don't know if I can cope with much more of this, tell that it won't go any further please, at least not so that we have to read it! It's so wrong! Apart from that, another great chapter, I love the way you do his thoughts, they do make me laugh!

Sooo... Is Snape bisexual now, or is he just faking again? Nice chapter, btw.

I imagine Severus feels a lot like the above! Might I suggest he use a simple Obliviate?What's next? Poor old Severus has been out of the frying pan, into the fire and now seems to be hopping on hot coals. Somehow I don't think that his problems will be over until you type 'the end'.

I love Snape's inner monologue as he tries to work out a resolution to this problem. 

 You're a master.

An unusual twist!  ...a foolproof alibi.  You must have giggled when you conceived this.

No, no no! Please no!

Oh mighty Severus, the master of all things lay.  LMFAO this chapter was hilarious yet I cannot help but feel a great swell of pity for Draco.  This kid is never going to catch a break and something tells me he's going to be screwed up for a long time.

Now I understand why things came to a halt over on mnff.     But I love the centaura.  Cool idea.  And yes I reached the same conclusion about Delores; the clues were there. 

Well now that is an interesting turn of events.  Can't wait to see where this one is going.  JoAnne

lol - was just reading your reviews for this chapter.  they are a hoot. 

love it

waiting for more 

This is a nightmare. When Hermione gets better, will she find out Sev was busy with centaurs and Draco? So much for true love . Yuck!!!!

NOOOOOOOOOOOO!

Poor Severus.  What a mess.  I simply do not know what to think, now.