Oh, they just missed each other.  Ah, well, it looks like they are getting closer. 

Thank Merlin!  Severus had given Hermione the charmed Galleon, and she had it with her still!  It was the only thing she had to hold on to.  It gave her a feeling of saftey and hope for the future.  Without it she would have had nothing to which she could anchor her spirits:  Twice a day, as regular as Hogwarts’ mealtimes, the coin heated.... Hermione was almost convinced that Snape was still alive and in possession of the other charmed Galleon. Thank Merlin!  Severus had given Hermione the charmed Galleon.  It was the only thing that had given his life purpose.  Finding her would bring him peace and a sense of redemption:  ...deep down in that place where he used to have a heart, he desperately wanted to save her, to see that annoying, bushy hair and hear her ask another irritatingly perceptive question. Don’t give up, Hermione, he thought as he touched the Galleon with his wand. Don’t give up on me. These two survivors of the war need each other, need to be connected, need each other in order to feel complete.  And they were so close!  But timing is everything, and tonight their timing was off.  Hopefully, tomorrow, or soon, they will find each other and begin to travel the long road home together.What a wonderful tale!  I am thoroughly enjoying myself!!!  Thanks!Beth

So close, and yet so far!!!  Good update.  They'll find each other soon, I'm sure.

Oh, they're soooo close!*hopes for more soon*

I'm quite caught up in your story and am so happy I stumbled across it today. I look forward to more!

oooohhh...i hate those near misses!  thanks so much for the great update.

Oh man - so close!  I can't wait for them to see eachother!  Great chap!

Oh, I hope they are going to find each other soon! Thanks for updating.

Oh! So close...  The suspense is great.I hope he finds her at work the next day.  Then he needs to reverse the effects of the potion-if they are, in fact, reversible.  But I guess you wouldn't leave poor Hermione as Muggle forever.

Hope! There is hope!

Oh wow. his reaction to the news was really well done. Maybe Herminoe should go to Potter Place? no? 

And Snape to the rescue (I hope!)

Yay! I am so very glad Severus remembered - and that he's determined to do something about it.*does a little happy dance*

Things are moving along, it seems - I rather admire Hermione, determined to make the best out of this, seemingly completely hopeless situation. Looking forward to seeing what will happen next!

Great Chapter. The characterisations mostly true and the setting...very true. But  I was wondering why Hermione did not say that she had always loved studying but the way life turned out she didn't get a chance? But then that would open up the questions again I suppose. I loved the description of Pettigrew as his 'murine freeloder! he he!Cheers

There are suspicious things going on at Potter Place indeed. :P I really love this story. I'm waiting for his memory to be JOGGED!!! Fabulous!

I've been looking forward to this being updated - very interesting.

ooh, what a way to get the wind taken out of your sails.  When will who figure out where Hermione went?  Argh!

thanks for the great update.  i hope he remembers hermione!  he prob'ly does or it would be a shorter story.

Dire indeed!  Poor Hermione is really 'up the creek.' 

Oh no, now he will think that Hermione is dead.

This is so sad.  Hermione has no home to go to and Severus has no one to go home to.  I hope that as a result of the news he got about all those who were lost in the battle and his cathartic weeping, Severus will be reminded of Hermione's actual fate and the Galleon he gave her... and I hope she still has it.Great story.  You have gotten Severus' and Hermione's characters spot-on.  I am really into this tale!!!Beth

Wow, that was quite sad.  I'm surprised no one had told him as of yet. 

Argh - how long does it take for him to finally remember Hermione? Could somebody please kick him in the  - well you know where?

Very interesting, I can't wait to see what happens next!  It seems as thought Snape doesn't even remember what happened to Hermione...and there's no more mention of the Galleon he gave her, I wonder if it had any purpose...or even if she still has it or if it was dropped / stolen before she was found in the alley?  Thank you for sharing this story, I'm definately looking forward to reading more! :)