I am just amazed that you are able to keep up this pace of writing and posting without sacrificing even one iota of quality.  Please accept this chocolate cyber-martini with my thanks.This is the darkest chapter, yet.  To be so alone and isolated is bad enough.  To be alone, isolated, and afraid on Christmas makes it all the worse.Thanks for letting us know where Snape was and how he tried to help them.  JKR forgot to tell us that in her version.  Snicker.

Thank you for posting again so soon!!  I'm enjoying this story very much and can't wait for more.

Severus seems to be slipping a bit.  I think the two really need to have some time together.  Why can he not slip out of Hogwarts and meet her somewhere?  Well done my friend.  Irish

Poor Severus.  I feel so bad for him, and Hermione is so trapped.  But you know, I always hope that in fictional hell, Dumbledore is burning somewhere for the way he treated the people he supposedly cared about. 

Oh my, what can I say. I knew Harry and Hermione would get away, but still you had me on the egde of the chair while reading. I enjoy the Malfoys discomfort, I hope you at the end will mention some punishment for them? I am a bit angry at the other teachers for their behaviour against Severus, but then again it also proves how well he plays his part. I think I am most angry at Dumbledort for forcing him into this situation, and a tiny bit angry at Minerva who should have known better. As usual a brilliant chapter to a even more brilliant story. Update again soon!!!

Fantastic.

*Breathe*

Wow.

Wow, you are truly amazing! I can't wait for more!!!!gab

It says a lot that even when already knowing the outcome of events described, I am still excited enough to be literally on the edge of my seat, wanting to know what happens!A great chapter once again, especially Severus's POV. Being the Dark Lord's favourite certainly doesn't mean one's life is safe and wonderful...

This was excellent! I can't wait for the next chapter!

Brava!  You've done it again, and splendidly!

I especially appreciated Severus's POV of the events.

*on the edge of my seat*  Excellent installment!

i've just found your story yesterday, and since then i haven't stopped rading it... it's amazing, i love it! just a question- do you plan to follow JKR's epilogue as well? it would be such a shame not to see hermione and snape together at the end...can't wait till tomorrow!

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I have been enjoing this fic, is touching. You really know how to writte a story.

Well, another one of your flock of loyal readers has safely arrived at the staging area.  Please update soon. 

I like how you added the bit about Hermione sobbing into the frame using Snape's first name, and how that makes him sure that it's safe to call her. It's a very nice demonstration of the building trust between them.Phineas Nigellus is delicious as always. He reminds me of Snarky!Snape actually. Good stuff.

This was heartwrenching! Your characterisations are beautiful; you give your players such a rich emotional life that is somewhat lacking in the original source.  You make them real - you give them flesh and blood. I absolutely love this story! :)

Whooppee! I am back for more! Oh, I love how he defends her here! I know I have said it before, but I just love that you are tying your story into the books. Very kewl...

I'm so enthralled by the story I have no words for a review other than thank you. 

Well, my laundry day is completely shot to crap... but what better way to spend a day, sitting and reading a fabulous story!?!?! Works for me! 

You know, I have to admit that I really like the fact that Moody is in on her secret. So many stories make him out to be a pretty bad ass dude, and I am sure he is/was, but I like the twist that you have taken into making him an ally.... so far at least! 

Argh...and through all of it, I only hope she can handle it when he does what he has to do! eek!

Oh, that was desperately lovely! So sad! 

Loved it! Perverse Romeo and Juliet indeed!