Fantastic story! I hope you finish it someday.

Aww, I like the story so far, but am anxious to see how the unicorn marking will play out in the end, so please update soon! I can't wait for that last chapter. :)

Now this is a version of Giny that I could see dousing Harry with Amortensia to get her way. Ouch! I would be very wary if I were Harry. Ginny lied in an attempt to cut Hermione completely out of the picture using Ron as her pawn. Truly, I feel as if she actually did Hermione a favor in the long and short of it all.

I was very proud of Hermione closing the loophole that Ron would have taken as soon as he figured it out.

And yay for the Healer allowing Hermione to do what he and his colleague could not, LOL! After spending the day dealing with Ron and Ginny, Severus didn't stand a chance.

Here's hoping that Hermione won't have to go search for her parents alone.

So trilled for the update, thank you so much. I loved that you had Ron truly exposed for HErmione for what a prat he truly is, the sooner he is in he past the better. What will Harry do with the knowlegde that Ginny told lies about HErmione? Will he stay with Ginny and leave Hermione on her own, again? The  meeting with the goblins were brilliant, very well done. I look forward to read more:-))

I love the way you've written Hermione and Poppy, and I'm delighted that Poppy was one of the people Severus felt he could share his secrets with.  I think she has watched over her "little man" since he was a little boy.

Beth

Hooray!  I just ran across this newly posted on another site (which won't let me review, for some reason--signed reviews only, it says), but I hope your posting it there means you are planning to continue the story.  This is really one of your best, Bambu, which is saying a good deal.  There are so may brilliant creations already: the floating memories, the Hippocratic Ward, the various debts to the unicorns, and the pact between Harry and Hermione.  I love the way you've characterized Poppy and Minerva and Kingsley, here, as well as your Dr. Pauling (and not a word about Vitamin C, thus far!).  But the best bit is the way you've made Hermione such a sensitive and acute observer, of the expressions of Hit Wizards, the eagerness of young Healer's apprentices, as well as Harry and Kingsley and Poppy and Minerva.  It would be really a waste not to finish it, given all the lovely hints you've put into it--significant glances and Poppy's pauses.  And we've got the trip to Australia to look forward to, and of course Harry and Hermione need to be tutored, and then there's the problem of where Severus is going to hide while Kingsley gets him cleared by the Wizangemot.  In fact....  I really hope you will be updating soon!

Sequel? I loved it.

Okay, this was excellent.  Now, would you please finish it?  Please? Please? Pleeeeease?

I love Unicorns and their possible magic.  This was an exciting chapter.  I can't wait to see what happens next and how Hermione's sacrifice will change her life.

Relief, I'm glad things are going well. Newly mature Harry is a refreshing change (I like how he's acting post Voldermort) and he hit Ron squarely on the head. Ron still has some growing up to do. You're writing a fascinating tale and I eagerly look forward to learning what exactly is Hermione's obligation to the herd and what it means for her and Severus (clearly the healers know more than they are saying. I'm hoping for a nice long story.

that was a beautiful chapter. one thinks of unicorns a etherial, passive creatures but your depiction of the stallion seems more right. loved her care of severus and i look forward to how hermione and severus will interact with the herd. thanks so much (me blowing kisses)

The scene with the Unicorn was frightening. Although I kept telling myself that Hermione and Harry were there with the best of intentions and it was unlikely the stallion would just kill them. There is a strong hint of a bonding taking place between Hermione and Severus due to the Unicorn's actions. She was very affectionate with him, but then again she was as affectionate prior to the incident. I think Severus will immediately notice the lack of Hermione's presence and he will become agitated. She seems to have a lot on her agenda and it sounds like she will be absent for an extended period of time. Unless, of course, she uses the Portkey to make frequent visits.

Wow, another long, intense chapter. Really touching scenes. It seems that there is to be some kind of bond between them due to the unicorns. This is better than anything I could have imagined. I just hope they are smart enough to not fight it.

TLC at it's finest! :)

You visual description of the unicorn was so lovely, and you really brought out the creatures innate magic in a beautiful way. Oh, it’s really interesting that the stallion seemed to point at her scar with his horn and I almost for a moment thought that he’d gored Hermione!  But when you added that he’d gored Harry I was in shock. Such violence from such a pure good creature!

It was so sweet, Pualing and Madam Pomfrey’s affection – well, his affection for her. So tender and sweet, it’ sad that they are war-crossed lovers and all.

Way cool, all the outside watching in going one with Hermione watching what the Healer’s are doing, understanding a few things here and there, but still not totally sure about it all. For the Gryffindor know-it-all that must be really frustrating.

I was very intrigued by all that wasn’t said, how the Healers all implied that Hermione was now a unicorn – one of the heard – yet there is something deeper going on here. You clearly imply that the stallion has matched Severus and Hermione magically – the thing with the ‘claiming’ her and all. And I liked that her scar is now a silver line – obviously from the magic of the stallion’s horn. Am I right, they are now somehow linked?   I mean, he did say her name – not calling her Miss Granger, but Hermione, and all.

I’m really want to know what Pomfrey and Pauling were implying about Hermione and the stallion’s actions – the price she paid. I don’t think they were being forthright with her at all.

I'm so GLAD for this update!!!! I love ths story and it's been heart breaking that it ended where it did:){{hugs}}Fizzabella

It's refreshing to see Harry's honest comments about Ron, even if he's his best mate. Great chapter, once again. I'm glad the potion seems to be working, needless to say! And the claiming was intriguing... especially as there seems to be a very strong tie between Hermione and Severus. I do wonder what will come to that, once Hermione and Harry are back from Australia!~Kribu

This story is really good. I'm glad Severus is going to be alright. I wonder if the unicorns binding him to the herd, and then binding Hermione means that they pretty much married Severus and Hermione. Or at least betrothed them. That would explain why Hermione is the only one who can calm Severus down. I'm looking forward to seeing what happens next.

Did Snape bond with the unicorns when he saved them? I'm looking forward to what you do with this story, it's  a neat idea.

Thank you so much for another brilliant update! I am really, truly in love with this story and as usual totally impressed by the details added. Absolutely magnificient! I am so looking forward to read more!!!!

Beautiful - thank you so much for taking the time to write and post - the development of your story line is grand and I never know where it is going next - characterization is delightful - really enjoying the secondary characters - wonder what the tie in of the unicorn herd will bring - thanks again

The description of the forrest was gorgeous :D an all together riveting chapter. I need to re-read the rest of the story now though haha :D

Thanks for the update..such a wonderful read.

awesome!!!!

This chapter is magnificent! I wonder what effects the stallion's claiming will have on Hermione's future. All of Severus' and Hermione's interactions are very promising. I'm awaiting the next chapter with baited breath.