I like the banter.  And I like how he is managing those around him in order to help Hermione. 

I just discovered this fic tonight! I am new to fan fiction but I am just enjoying them so much. This is probably one of the better stories I have read. I love and hate being on the edge of suspense. I want to know what happens next but I don't want the ride to be over too soon! I like your explanation of how SS could have survived the snake attack and that you were able to take Hermione out of the final battle as she was not as vital to that part of the story. Ilook forward to future installments.

Lucius just giving up his books - an expensive and collectors worthy books just cuz he's through being bad... struck me a bit off. I loved how Severus handled Molly, Lucius and Minerva though. Really informative chapter that sets us up with ideas of what will come.

Great! Thanks for the update!!

Oh lovely chapter this story keeps getting better and better  and an update on my birthday too  just makes it more perfect

yay!  they finally found each other!  loved the remark about his bodily functions!  thanks so much for this satisfying update and i look forward to more. 

Yay I am glad they've been reunited. Now to work! Great update, thank you!

You made me cry! (tears of joy)   I thought you would drive us crazy and drag out their meeting!  I'm loving this story.  Thank you! 

A very fitting reunion.

Okay, that went fairly well. I guess now we're in for the good stuff...

Lovely!  I just keep enjoying this story more and more! 

yes yes yes woot woot!!!They found each other, yes!! I hope they get a cure for her little problem soon.I'm waiting for the reaction of Harry and the others, man they will be so surprised!Do they even know her to be alive, did Snape tell them??

That was lovely.  And I'm glad he didn't push her away when she hugged him. 

Yeah! He found her and brought her home! If he'd only known how she had been searching for him. Well, I get the feeling that conversation is forth coming.

Yay!  They found each other.  Now the hard part: finding a cure.

I completely agree with Hermione.  After being months away from her magic and her friends, having to live off meager things like the hostel (though quite a few are very nice) something as small like that would feel like home.  Especially when you're going to spend the time with the only person who knows you're still alive and is willing to do whatever it takes to get your magic back.

This was a wonderful chapter. I can't tell you how I felt when he revealed himself to Hermione and she fell crying into his arms. Knowing all the care and foresight he put into preparing his home for her made me remember the day by husband after only knowing me two months gave me his second car and opened his home to me. I was so poor and had no family at the time, walking to work, hard times. Seven years later, married, we are still in the house he took me to and I never want to leave. I'm sure Hermione feels it is a palace! That was how I felt. It was home because I was wanted.Thanks,Livvy

:)  Most excellent! Now what happens? *bounces*

I just about cried when I read Severus' apology for the condition of his home:“It’s not much,” he said diffidently, indicating the small living area and kitchen. “There are two bedrooms and a bathroom upstairs, and a potions lab in the basement. I have never needed much here, as I used to spend all my time at Hogwarts. The place has been a little neglected over the years.”But Hermione's reply was a fitting answer to the embarrassment of her uncertain Professor:Hermione realised he was embarrassed about the state of his house. She smiled at him warmly, melting the ages-old ice around his heart and gave him yet another spontaneous hug. “I don’t care what it looks like. It feels like home to me!” Yay!!!  This chapter was just perfect, and now the work to restore her magic can begin.  They are so fortunate to have found each other again, and I'm looking forward to reading about all their adventures to come.  I'm also certain that they will encounter difficulties, but I have faith that they will be much stronger together than they would ever be apart..Great chapter!Beth

I hope he goes to the cafe tomorrow, I don't know if I could stand another bunch of near-misses!

Oh, so close!

Oh my! So close and yet still so far apart. You really stretched the suspense!

Ah, just missed each other. Looking forward to them actually meeting up. Whoot!

Of course they had to just miss each other! But this is very promising - him knowing where she works, and her knowing where he lives - so I'd expect them to meet soon.*is all excited*

AH!  So close!  Oh so close!What a great cliffhangar.  Loved it.  More please!