I am really enjoying your story.  It's my very own tasty treat at the end of the day.  The way you weave the words - mesmerizing - like a tension filled, slowly descending drop of honey.  I become more infatuated with each new chapter.    

I usually stay far, far away from WIPs, but the premise for this one sounded interesting enough for me to start. And I'm simutaneously happy and frustrated that I did. I love the characterizations; I think you're right in portraying Ron and Harry as a bit less mature. They would most likely have a difficult time dealing with it, but Ginny, I think, of everyone would be a little more understanding. I may not continue until it's finally complete, but I can't wait until it is! 

A step forward and two steps back in the next chapter. I can just picture Snape seeing Hermione dance to U2 (of all choices!) and directly spinning on his heel with a disdainful sneer. You set the scene up with all details here. I would be surprised if he did not catch them and/or if he considered such activity fitting for someone expressing serious interest in his person. As much as I would like them to get together, there is trouble straight ahead I guess.

Oh, I can just imagine Severus walking into that scene! LOL!  Keep 'em coming.  I can't wait for the next chapter!

And the other guests, of course, would include a significant person, no doubt!  Can't wait to see what happens next.

I want to take their heads together and bang them until they ring like bells (Rn & Hry)!!  Boys.    but that doesn't diminish the magnitude of Hermione's accomplishment, and--Severus agreed to attend the party!!!    Please say you'll update quickly (pretty please!)

Ah, so what exactly is Severus going to walk in on them singing along and dancing to, hmm?  Very intriguing chapter, and as always I look forward to the next!

Hee!  First name basis at last.  Poor Hermione - I think the UST will kill her soon!

Oh, this is a cliffie for me. I can't believe you just ended it there! And I will continue to utter more cliches, like "Update soon!" and "Ur so ebil 4 makin me wate!" until you bring out the next chapter.

Harry and Ron are definitely being completely immature about Hermiones' feelings for Severus. I'm glad he agreed to go to the party. I know Mr. and Mrs. Weasley always liked Severus, despite his callousness. I think it would be rather funny if Severus showed up to witness Hermione and Ginny dancing and singing. Hermione has very good taste in music, if I do say so myself.

ooh ooh more!

Oh angst and UST went on vacation eh? I'm happy for the respite. Looking forward to the next chapter, which seems to be in queue.

I wonder what Lupin was saying to Severus... Probably advice about Hermione. The Weasleys are portrayed so well here. I've completely forgot about de-gnoming and Mr. Weasley's thing with electricity. Lol. Hope you update soon!

Hermione seems to be making progress in forming some kind of relationship with Snape.  The questions is:  Can she carry a tune?

Sneaky Hermione, I bet Lupin was giving Severus advice about her.  I wonder if he knows she manipulated him and is playing along with it, or if he is in for a surprise??? hmm you could go either way. 

ooh ooh more!

*twirling around the room and singing* He's coming to the party, he's coming to the party!   

*cough* Oh, sorry.  How undignified of me.

Anyway, what a fabulous chapter!  The boys - well, they're boys, aren't they?  I'm insanely curious as to Remus' advice to Severus. Hmm.  And - guh - that moment of unresolved sexual tension ... yeah.  That was good.  :)

And - oh, happy day - I see the next chapter is already in the queue.  You must excuse me whilst I return to twirling around the room.  :)

Usually, I don't like stories in which the  feelings start at school but the romance  blossoms after graduation. What can i say, I have a bit of a thing for the teacher/student dynamic and i'm really sick of reading fics in which Severus has his inevitable  monologue about  resisting temptation and the wrongness of his feelingss. However, in this fic you've circumvented all of these things. You've also managed to pull off a first  person Hermione whose character I find very plausible, and I like the dry humor  you use throughout the story. I hope we will  get to read more about Severus' feelings regarding Hermione's role in the trial. Thanks for writing such a cerebral alternative to the fluff and smut that pervades the fandom.

I love U2 as well!Now, it seems it's time for the relationship to develop, isn't it?

Super Chapter!!! I guess he's softening up now that she's no longer a student.  I'm so excited the next chapter's in queue already. Whooo hooo for us!!!!

Electity!  :)  I had a professor in college who said electity.  He couldn't pronouce electricity.  Great chapter as usual

she'd better jump him before they get back to the castle... that's all I get to say about that*laughing*lovelly chapter!!!

I wasn't in much of a hurry to read this story.  The summary just didn't appeal to me.  The pensieve has been an overused tool in the past year. However, last night I decided to take a looksee and I'm always a sucker for novel length fiction.  I am pleased to say that I really enjoyed this story and gobbled up all current twelve chapters last night.I believe in reviews and I'll try to give you a fair opinion of what I enjoyed thus far in your story.  Keep in mind that I know I have a habit of bad commas and run on sentences.First things first and that would be the first person narrative.  Works great for this story.  I've not often found this in novel length Harry Potter Fan Fiction and it's refreshing.  You've got some dark moments here, but overall it's romantic with an Edwardian flair and the first person is a perfect fit.  Granger has a solid inner voice, sometimes silly, sometimes too analytical, but more often keen and practical.  Next, the memories were basically very well done.  You gave some good solid examples.  The obligatory childhood abuse (Having Eileen abuse Snape was original and fantastic), the masterbation scene, the Death Eater rape, the taking of the Dark Mark, and getting his nose broken by Black.  I was pleasantly surprised by the lack of Lily Evans romance.  The introduction of the pinup girl was well-written and while Granger's subsequent rummaging through his quarters was a bit predictable, it was all in good fun.  Although.  Hem Hem.  You did choose to use sweaters over jumpers and that made me recoil.  I beg you stick with knickers over panties in the future.  Back to the memories, you took the time to quickly describe that there were other memories without detailing each one.  (Which is what I thought the entire story would be about.)  I also liked two of the other memories, the one in his quarters conversing with Dumbledore and the one of Bellatrix seducing him and his resulting punishment by Lestange.One item that I liked very much was the introduction in his memories of other Hogwarts individuals such as the librarian and the nurse.  You can get away with switching out the old standby characters but few authors take the time to do it.  It was something that stood out to me and I enjoyed the change.  As a thirty-four year old reader I had a wide range of emotions with Granger's attempt at seduction with the glasses and her other so-called failings at capturing his attention including the brilliant approach at the Yule Ball.  I was cringing for her, but hanging on every word.  I remember being that young and making horrible embarrasing blunders.  You captured those youthful mistakes and while it annoyed me as a reader, it certainly made Granger more human and exposed her as the young woman she is, attempting to grow up - perhaps too fast.  Much has been made about Snape's immaturity and how that is one of the many reasons why a Snape/Granger ship can work. It works for me, but so often writers try to lead Granger as a fully matured woman because she's the Hogwarts swot and that's just not fair.  One of the most likeable things that really sunk in after the first few chapters is the pacing of the story.  The way you presented this as Post HBP, Post Voldemort, and found a way to have all the characters in Hogwarts seventh year is interesting.  You've not dwelled on the destruction of the Dark Lord but just plunged right into the aftermath and kept it going. It's hard for me to describe, but the plot is paced fast from the memories, to the Wizengamot, to the start of term, to the Valentines evening...But.  This isn't a hurry up type story to get Snape to stick his tongue down her throat, it moves at a decent and logical pace considering the events described (as well as that she is still a student!).  The pacing of the interaction between Granger and Snape has been a joy. Their conversations, limited as they are, have been openly in character for a story that isn't so dark and reminds me of a well-written historical romance.  A good one.  Ever read Amanda Quick?  I was reminded of her writing now and again while reading this.  Which leads me to your Snape.  Discounting the memories entirely because we all know that's the main introduction to him for this story...Snape's actions and dialogue have worked for me.  You took the time to show him evolve from his cell in Azakaban to his biting comments at the Yule Ball.  You established him as spiteful in the classroom, bitter and a loner amoungst the teachers.  Now with the introduction of the hair cut (I had a love/hate reaction to that!) you took the time to shock Granger, shock the reader, get everyone intrigued by it, and finally give a practical explanation for it.  I loved that.  It just seemed to read beautifully last night.  Snape is a little more gentle than I usually prefer (the scene when she was preparing ingredients) but he's wounded and cautious, attracted to Granger but wary in his own way of making a fool of himself.  I'm sure as taken aback as he was by her admission under Veritiserum he's keeping to his Slytherin personality by remaining guarded and shrewd.  The students.  I know how hard it is to write a scene with alot of characters all either jumping forward unorganized with something to say or standing around looking at each other while you, the writer, just can't get them to do anything!  You've got some nice realistic scenes at breakfast, with Ginny and Luna, and with the teachers.  The scene with all the kids at the Yule Ball was really well written, though I've wondered where is Neville?  Did I just miss him?  I can get the Ron/Luna angle and while it wasn't explained with as much angst as maybe it called for, Ron is typically still a foolish boy and you can usually work his character to that angle in a Granger/Snape ship.  But Harry?  I have to complain that I really think Harry knuckled under to the Wizengamot's verdict of Snape too quickly and too easily.  He has this little Gryffindor habit of flying off the handle and I expected loads more anger and resentment towards Granger once her "attraction" was revealed.  Harry is an immense pain in the arse and you can't bury him just because it's a Granger/Snape fic.  He's got to breathe.  But I do admire you for keeping him in the story, I'm sure that's why so many authors kill him off in the final battle.  He's too much a handful to write.Other characters were nice to see.  You kept Umbridge around for that unpleasant taste in the mouth.  Dumbledore's portrait is a bit too human and too involved with the daily aspects of Hogwarts, but he's in character so I'll buy it.  Choosing Pomfrey to work with on the Wolfsbane (Shakes fist!  Why is it always Wolfsbane!) was a pleasant surprise.  I'd like to see more Slytherins and I guess Snape was offered Head of House but I don't remember reading that detail.  I would think that despite the verdict of the Wizengamot he would have some sort of probation.Thank you for taking to time to write a great story.  It was entertaining and will stay with me for quite some time.

hmmm. . . . I'd like to call for some lemony relief from all this UST!!! 

*does the happy dance*  HOOOAH!!!   She won the scholarship!!  Snape is dressed to the Nines!!  Hotness on Two Legs. . . . this chappie sounds just like Cinderella--let's just hope the Charmed Night doesn't turn into a pumpkin!!