Well, that's a big clue!

Oh, and I forgot to say in the last one, I love the power you've given Snape's mind. 

This made me feel absolutely sick. I mean this as a compliment, understand. I finished it, and waited and breathed, and then suddenly my eyes filled with tears. And I do NOT cry while reading. I will wait two weeks or so, maybe a month, and reread the whole thing. Man, I still can't believe you grabbed my emotions so forcefully. I don't think I'll be able to sleep tonight, but it's lucky I caught it now, or I would've been useless all day tomorrow!

I agree it was an abrupt ending, but whoo whooo what a ride!

I honestly don't know what to think.  It was very well written.  I can't imagine how you kept track of all the little things that ended up fitting together.  At the same time, it's not very satisfying.  But that's life sometimes, I suppose.  Thanks for the ride.

In the end, they gave each other freedom.  She may not have wanted it, but of the narrow choices they had, it was the best.This is an excellent, elegantly written story.  I shan't read it again.  It would hurt too much.

WOW, what a battle. Indeed, JKR could have borrowed some! You made a great effort taking up what was given, giants as well as Dementors.

I'm not yet sure I like this style of story, it is confusing me (and costs you half a star  :-) but you truly have me gripped!

 I'm myself also writing a post_HBP, and I'm planning some joining the soul-bits, but it is not quite like this and it's been planned before I visited this story. I have no proof, though.

That was amazing.  I loved it and soon, after it digests, I shall copy and paste it all in chronological order.  Bravo.

The twisted knot unravels into a linear string.  Very suspenseful chapter that had me on edge. :D

Okay!  Now the why's and wherefore's of the story make sense.  One of the ways to release the vow...You are giving us hope!Clever, clever author!

I was totally bowled over by this chapter, I never expected the vow.  I hope Malfoy dies instead of Severus.  Will you let Hermione have her mind back?

I was totally bowled over by this chapter, I never expected the vow.  I hope Malfoy dies instead of Severus.  Will you let Hermione have her mind back?

Very nice chapter, both characters in form.  Loved Hermione's reaction in the library, adore Severus being a bad boy using imperio.  Let's hope MoM doesn't find out.

Is Snape playing her the whole time? Did he curse her himself, and if so was it because he was put in an impossible situation? Will Hermione be like this permanently? With going back and forth in time I don't remember if Volde is dead or are they currently (ha, when is that?) involved in the war effort and is Snape a DE? Sorry, I am feeling senile.

Sigh . . . the more I figure out the more confused I get.  How long did you say this would be?

I've just read (and reread) all the chapters in 1 sitting... and wow! i cant believe how interesting the story stayed on the second read. I'll admit the structure scared me cause my bf made me sit through that damn movie ALL the time till on the umpteenth attempt i saw the entire thing. Its like a puzzle i cant help but work at till ive got all the peices together..... so update soon!!!now back to that philosophy paper due in 5 hours 

I've just read (and reread) all the chapters in 1 sitting... and wow! i cant believe how interesting the story stayed on the second read. I'll admit the structure scared me cause my bf made me sit through that damn movie ALL the time till on the umpteenth attempt i saw the entire thing. Its like a puzzle i cant help but work at till ive got all the peices together..... so update soon!!!now back to that philosophy paper due in 5 hours 

Hmmm, I like this other side of Malfoy.  Poor Hermione appears to be shocked.  I hope her idea works, she is a nice foil to Severus in this chapter as well keep uo the good work!

I love the interaction between Severus and Hermione!  But the Harry falling in love with her makes me sad... much like the epi. from DH.*sigh* Hermione should only be paired with one person, and that is our beloved professor. 

This is a very interesting story, and I'm enjoying reading it.  I'll admit I'm hoping for some type of a happy ending.  Any chance?  Please?

Author's Response: You know I can't answer that... yet. :) I will say that chapter one definitely isn't entirely as it seems, though.

swtcaro's response: Whew.  :)  I keep thinking about their special project . . .  ;)

Great chapter, Hermione needed to blow off some steam.

Anxiously awaiting more!!!

Great chapter, I reviewed on another site as Cat_jumped1.

Mixed emotions, desire, regret - they're all in here. This chapter will linger in my mind for a long time, filtering up through my unconscious mind into my dreams, and coloring my waking life with somber tones of longing. Well done.

this is so intriging  and I loved the intense lovemaking. Great job!!   As it turns out Severus and his passion are pretty much dead on.  love barb

LOL i was referring to how a teacher's salery paid for it.