I think they both enjoy getting away from everything too.  And it's really solidifying their friendship.

I think they both enjoy getting away from everything too.  And it's really solidifying their friendship.

You are very sweet to say so.  Thank you!

You are very sweet to say so.  Thank you!

No pressure felt, really, none at all.  *Author begins to bite nails*  There will be a new update again soon, I promise. 

No pressure felt, really, none at all.  *Author begins to bite nails*  There will be a new update again soon, I promise. 

This is quite a long story, and will lead to some interesting and surprising places.  I hope you enjoy where it leads.

This is quite a long story, and will lead to some interesting and surprising places.  I hope you enjoy where it leads.

Oh, I'm so glad you like this!  Thank you!

Oh, I'm so glad you like this!  Thank you!

Thank you.  Yes, he did in Hermione's past, but now he has a chance for a different kind of life in his future.

Thank you.  Yes, he did in Hermione's past, but now he has a chance for a different kind of life in his future.

She does have hope that things will change for the better, but as you said, it definitely could go either way.  And even something that changes for good, can turn out not to be what she had hoped for in the long run.

She does have hope that things will change for the better, but as you said, it definitely could go either way.  And even something that changes for good, can turn out not to be what she had hoped for in the long run.

That remains to be seen, now, doesn't it?  That will be revealed eventually. 

That remains to be seen, now, doesn't it?  That will be revealed eventually. 

Okay!  But I can only update as quickly as this can be validated, don't forget!  I will have the next chapter in the queue very soon. 

Okay!  But I can only update as quickly as this can be validated, don't forget!  I will have the next chapter in the queue very soon. 

That seems to ring true.  He really was not pleased with his decision once he understood the implications and he worked for the rest of his life to make up for his mistakes.  I just think he could never truly forgive himself.

That seems to ring true.  He really was not pleased with his decision once he understood the implications and he worked for the rest of his life to make up for his mistakes.  I just think he could never truly forgive himself.

Oh, we are in for a fun ride.  But Hermoine needs to concentrate and help Lucius too, so we will be in this time frame for a bit yet.  Of course, some changes will happen in this time too, just as a result of his decision.

Oh, we are in for a fun ride.  But Hermoine needs to concentrate and help Lucius too, so we will be in this time frame for a bit yet.  Of course, some changes will happen in this time too, just as a result of his decision.

I think you're right about his obsession.  And knowing what he knows now, he would have been quite foolish to take the Dark Mark and start that cycle all over again.

I think you're right about his obsession.  And knowing what he knows now, he would have been quite foolish to take the Dark Mark and start that cycle all over again.

We will find out really soon whether he decides to join the ranks of the Death Eaters or not.  Thanks!

We will find out really soon whether he decides to join the ranks of the Death Eaters or not.  Thanks!

Wow, great question.  He will believe her, but that subplot you suggested is quite interesting. 

Wow, great question.  He will believe her, but that subplot you suggested is quite interesting. 

Aww, thank you!

Aww, thank you!

You're right.  It will be if Severus chooses not to take the mark.  But perhaps less guilt on his part will be worth it.

You're right.  It will be if Severus chooses not to take the mark.  But perhaps less guilt on his part will be worth it.

Thank you!  I'm glad it pleased you.  Poor Severus has a lot to think about in the next chapter.

Thank you!  I'm glad it pleased you.  Poor Severus has a lot to think about in the next chapter.

Oh, this is a romance, so surely there will be some romance later.

Oh, this is a romance, so surely there will be some romance later.

This fic, unlike most, will have fun changing the timeline beyond imagination. 

This fic, unlike most, will have fun changing the timeline beyond imagination. 

Mmm, who doesn't want to hug Snape?  Anyhoo, it was lots of fun making Malfoy eat his words.  I'm glad you found it funny.

Mmm, who doesn't want to hug Snape?  Anyhoo, it was lots of fun making Malfoy eat his words.  I'm glad you found it funny.

Yes, you can't help feeling for him, having all of that thrown at him within two days.  Poor guy.  I'm glad you enjoyed everything.

Yes, you can't help feeling for him, having all of that thrown at him within two days.  Poor guy.  I'm glad you enjoyed everything.

The next one will be up soon as it is already in the queue.  I can say this, he will do a lot of thinking. 

The next one will be up soon as it is already in the queue.  I can say this, he will do a lot of thinking. 

That would have been funny if it had been in public, especially during the Defense class he's so proud of defeating.  Lol.

That would have been funny if it had been in public, especially during the Defense class he's so proud of defeating.  Lol.

I agree with you about his being a Death Eater defining his character.  I can't tell you what happens, but I will make more comments about that as the story goes along.  We are quite along the same wavelength on that.

I agree with you about his being a Death Eater defining his character.  I can't tell you what happens, but I will make more comments about that as the story goes along.  We are quite along the same wavelength on that.

Thank you.  I'm glad you liked it enough to want more!

Thank you.  I'm glad you liked it enough to want more!