I'm completely enthralled with this story.  I can't wait to read more.  I love the plot and how well you've written it.  this is by far one of the better HP fanfic sites online.mar

You're amazing. I love your story!!! It is so sad and sweet, and very well written. Update as soon as you can.

Please update soon, this is a wonderful story.

Wow I wish I had a pensive. Although I think I would of tried harder to follow Severus into his bedroom. Squeek! This story only gets better and better.

She needs to go back and review this memory for any details she may have missed although she *did* get the most, in my opinion, important part when AD spoke of SS's Vow to him. I eagerly await more... hehe

This chapter was very poignant. It summarises nicely all the drama that Severus' life have been, but gives a glimpse of hope in all this mess.

reading this has really brought to light what a hard life severus has had. poor boy.

Wonderful update, and again the connections between Snape, Dumbledore and McGonagall add a lot of emotional depth. Poor Hermione, attracted and heartbroken at the same time ...

  Oh poor Severus.  And Hermione too.  And Minerva and Dumbledore.  Such sadness and pain that they all go through.  I think I need a good 4 hour walk like Hermione did.You continue to astound and amaze with your wonderful writing.  I can't thank you enough for your gift that is this story.Can't wait for more.(and ok, I won't be "sick" and you DEFINITELY won't be "sick" we'll just be slightly bent together.  ^.^)

You continue to amaze me.  This is your first story?  You're kidding!  Beautifully done.  Such lovely imagery - you really place the reader in the scene. 

The peek into the private relationship between Dumbledore and Snape was incredible.  There is so much that moved me in this chapter, but I think perhaps Minerva being caught up in the memory moved me the most.  

Well done.  I'll be staring at my computer screen patiently waiting until your next update.

I just started reading your story and it is totally captivating. And while I was reading chapter 3, chapter 4 was updated. What a timing. I hope to see more soon. I can very well imagine another memory. This time of her, while he secretely followed and admired her doing something rather mundane. Such things can be more intense than any erotic situation.

Once again, an excellent continuation to the story.  So we've finally got evidence that the death of Dumbledore by Snape's hand was planned - but will the Wizengamot accept it and exonerate him?  I'm so very eager to see how this all plays out!Wait, quite impatiently, for the next installment.....

Severus' many trials are heartbreaking.  I'm glad that Minerva was just testing Hermione to see if she held the prejudices of the male components of the golden trio.  *whew*  Hoping Hermione can make a real difference, and SOON.

I literally had tears in my eyes when McGonagall was talking to Hermione.  I cannot wait to see what happens next.  The pensieve imagery is so vivid, I feel like I am actually there!  I usually lurk but the excellence of this story pushes me to keep commenting.

That felt so true. I totally forgot the world around me, it was like felling in to the pensieve.thanks

OMG, amazing...

Oh, this is so intriguing.  Kind of AU but very captivating.

Well done can't wait for the next chapter!

oh god... poor severus. to have to do that. the men who do that willingly, i feel no sorrow for. but Severus, being forced to rape the poor girl... i dont know how he lives with himself. And hermione must just be going through hell and back watching these things. dreadful.yet, I must read more!

I've read so many fanfics that I thought there was no way that an even half-way original plot could be had.  But you have proven me wrong.  The only duplication of plots I see is the fact that it's Hermione responsible for his defense and/or exoneration.  The little twist with Minerva is very unexpected.  Most of the time his supporters and detractors are quite outspokenly so.  Yes, it's a somewhat recognizable plot line, but the way you're writing it isn't tired in the least bit.The imagery that you're conjuring is poignant.  There have been several times in these first chapters that I've felt the emotion you were invoking with words.  There are very few fanfic writers that can do that.  As a previous reviewer said, I felt like I was standing there beside Hermione in the Pensieve, witnessing his memories.  I've almost felt like I was a fly on the wall in his chambers, watching Hermione react.The questions you have raised are intriguing to say the least.  The one that I can't wait to hear the answer to is who's schedule is written in the girly mag?  It wouldn't surprise me in the least bit for it to be hers, but there's also the possibility that it's his.  They're both intelligent and may have had the same interests, etc., but I'm doubting that particular scenario.  Another question is whether or not he'll even be exonerated.  Will she find the evidence she needs to get him off the hook?  I truly hope so.  After what's been witnessed thus far, I find it hard to believe he's well and truly guilty.I also have to say that knwoing how well you're writing so far, I'm all aflutter hoping we'll get lemons between the two.  I think that particular scene will be bloody brilliant!  Keep up the good work and can't wait to read more!

Well, THAT was horrifying... but ... Count me among the ranks of the addicted. Although the Pensieve -as-window-into-Severus'-past has been done before, the way you weave in Hermione's perceptions (and the observations by McGonagall) provides a very absorbing background to the memories.

What an incredibly intense story.  And I am enough of a sap that I hope it will have a happy ending of some sort?  So dark and despairing a beginning.

I look forward to reading more, though it isn't easy going (and that's a compliment to you, dear author -- you're writing this so well).

Emotional roller-coaster in this chapter! From sexual tension to pure horror, it was amazing.

Oh my god, what a uttly moving story, I love the plot you have going on here, its a one of a kind story! I cannot wait for you to next update.

I've just finished reading all three chapters.  I'm still processing all of this.  I'm sure later I will think of the words to convey my thoughts, but for now, all I can say is "wow".  Just wow.  Well done.  The imagery is incredible - you're taking me with Hermione and I am there in Snape's memory with her.  Fabulous job.  I look forward to the next chapter.