Thanks so much for those lovely, shiny stars.   I'm glad you liked it.

Thanks so much for those lovely, shiny stars.   I'm glad you liked it.

This is my favorite place too!  Thanks for the review.  Severus needs something to brighten his outlook, and that dream does the trick.  It gives him an anchor to hold on to while he waits for her.

This is my favorite place too!  Thanks for the review.  Severus needs something to brighten his outlook, and that dream does the trick.  It gives him an anchor to hold on to while he waits for her.

Gotta have a little romance thrown in, even if it's only a dream.  He's quite lost without his Hermione.  We'll see his pain off and on throughout the years.Second year is next alright.  We'll see what happens.  Big hugs to you kizzy. 

Gotta have a little romance thrown in, even if it's only a dream.  He's quite lost without his Hermione.  We'll see his pain off and on throughout the years.Second year is next alright.  We'll see what happens.  Big hugs to you kizzy. 

Super Harry makes an heroic pose, his superhero cape flapping in the breeze. "Bring it on, Voldie!"We'll see Severus and Lucius talking about Hermione in the next chapter.  Thanks!

Super Harry makes an heroic pose, his superhero cape flapping in the breeze. "Bring it on, Voldie!"We'll see Severus and Lucius talking about Hermione in the next chapter.  Thanks!

He definitely is.  If he knew his other self better, he'd probably be very surprised at his actions.

I think if his original self knew this self he'd hex something! Probably Dumbledore. Next update please?

And Dumbly would deserve it!  The next chapter is in the queue.

He definitely is.  If he knew his other self better, he'd probably be very surprised at his actions.

I think if his original self knew this self he'd hex something! Probably Dumbledore. Next update please?

And Dumbly would deserve it!  The next chapter is in the queue.

Thanks!  I've got mixed reviews on that!  But hopefully you'll enjoy the ride.

Thanks!  I've got mixed reviews on that!  But hopefully you'll enjoy the ride.

I'm hurrying, but I'm sure you'll think it's too slow.  At times, even I think that.  But there's a lot to cover. You'll see how their relationship affects the future way before Hermione even gets back.  (Don't kill me!)  Twenty-five years is a long time.  I want you to feel Severus' pain.

I'm hurrying, but I'm sure you'll think it's too slow.  At times, even I think that.  But there's a lot to cover. You'll see how their relationship affects the future way before Hermione even gets back.  (Don't kill me!)  Twenty-five years is a long time.  I want you to feel Severus' pain.

Well, that's always a possibility.  Maybe she won't need to go back.  It really kind of depends on what will happen with Lucius.  We'll see some of him in the next chapter, but we won't find out what happens with him until we come to that actual point in time.  If that makes any sense whatsoever.  Then of course, there's the paradox thing.  She's already been back there, so... Mwahahaha

Well, that's always a possibility.  Maybe she won't need to go back.  It really kind of depends on what will happen with Lucius.  We'll see some of him in the next chapter, but we won't find out what happens with him until we come to that actual point in time.  If that makes any sense whatsoever.  Then of course, there's the paradox thing.  She's already been back there, so... Mwahahaha

Thank you,

.  I'm glad you like it so far.

Thank you,

.  I'm glad you like it so far.

Thanks.  It opens up a whole bunch of possibilities. 

Thanks.  It opens up a whole bunch of possibilities. 

I think that given his past, Severus couldn't see past preconceived notions.  He was so filled with hatred towards James that he couldn't possibly give Harry a break.  No, Harry wasn't a super student, but he was very caring and definitely didn't want all the attention that he got.  It's too bad that Severus couldn't open his eyes and see that.  But that's what fanfics are for, right?  Thanks for your support, kimjo.  hugs.

I think that given his past, Severus couldn't see past preconceived notions.  He was so filled with hatred towards James that he couldn't possibly give Harry a break.  No, Harry wasn't a super student, but he was very caring and definitely didn't want all the attention that he got.  It's too bad that Severus couldn't open his eyes and see that.  But that's what fanfics are for, right?  Thanks for your support, kimjo.  hugs.

Wierd, huh?  The possibilities really are endless.  Severus can now take his place as mentor to Harry, something he would have liked to have done much earlier.

Wierd, huh?  The possibilities really are endless.  Severus can now take his place as mentor to Harry, something he would have liked to have done much earlier.

Thanks.  We'll see quite a bit of Petunia in the chapters to come.  And the next chapter is almost up for validation, so hopefully, you won't have to wait too long to see Severus' reaction to Hermione!

Thanks.  We'll see quite a bit of Petunia in the chapters to come.  And the next chapter is almost up for validation, so hopefully, you won't have to wait too long to see Severus' reaction to Hermione!

It will become obvious in the next chapter that she hasn't a clue about her future trip.

It will become obvious in the next chapter that she hasn't a clue about her future trip.

LOL, Thank you so much!  I'm glad you liked this.  It truly was a labor of love to write it.  The sequel is partly done.  It actually is its own story, which will follow 'the other' Hermione.  Mwahahaha.

Wow!  Thank you

, for the wonderful review.  I am incredibly flattered.I do think that it's partly the hope for the future that sweetens Severus' nature.  Also, a clear understanding of what he could become if he doesn't do so probably scares the bejeebees out of him.  (If it's truly possible to scare Severus Snape.)Those questions you ask about the trio and relationships within will all be answered in the next chapter.  Of course, some of them are ongoing, like Severus' relationships with Hermione and Harry, and how Dudders relates to everyone too.I like your observation that Severus has loved Hermione for longer than she's been alive.  It's so very sweet and bittersweet when put that way.  Great shop you've set up!  Maybe we can share in the profits?  Thank you so much, really.  I hope that the rest of this little tale is as enjoyable to you as the first part, and that you like the timeline changes that are to come.

And thank you for your lovely response!  I am looking forward to all the next chapters.  And yes, definitely, we can share in the profits of the store.  Really, I just want the hand drawn pictures and the paintings... ::sigh::  There are days I wish I had that talent.  Ah well.  So it goes.

The only one I lay claim to is the Harry/Dudley, back to back.  What stories that would conjure up!

Stories I have no problem producing, though generally I don't post to this archive.  It's the art that is beyond me...

Wow!  Thank you

, for the wonderful review.  I am incredibly flattered.I do think that it's partly the hope for the future that sweetens Severus' nature.  Also, a clear understanding of what he could become if he doesn't do so probably scares the bejeebees out of him.  (If it's truly possible to scare Severus Snape.)Those questions you ask about the trio and relationships within will all be answered in the next chapter.  Of course, some of them are ongoing, like Severus' relationships with Hermione and Harry, and how Dudders relates to everyone too.I like your observation that Severus has loved Hermione for longer than she's been alive.  It's so very sweet and bittersweet when put that way.  Great shop you've set up!  Maybe we can share in the profits?  Thank you so much, really.  I hope that the rest of this little tale is as enjoyable to you as the first part, and that you like the timeline changes that are to come.

And thank you for your lovely response!  I am looking forward to all the next chapters.  And yes, definitely, we can share in the profits of the store.  Really, I just want the hand drawn pictures and the paintings... ::sigh::  There are days I wish I had that talent.  Ah well.  So it goes.

The only one I lay claim to is the Harry/Dudley, back to back.  What stories that would conjure up!

Stories I have no problem producing, though generally I don't post to this archive.  It's the art that is beyond me...

It's different, but in a good way, I think.

It's different, but in a good way, I think.

I'm sorry.  I don't write smut for several reasons.  Firstly, I think I'd be horrible at it.  Second, I think that sometimes the smut falls flat.  3--I like to leave things up to the imagination.  4--and most important to me, I think that a story should be able to stand on its own without the sex.  Not that I don't read such stuff, I do on occasion.  I find, though, that I like the tension that builds before any such act better than the actual description. Call me crazy!  Or prudish, I won't be offended.  But I can understand how you would be expecting such stuff.  It would have been a perfect chapter for it. 

I'm sorry.  I don't write smut for several reasons.  Firstly, I think I'd be horrible at it.  Second, I think that sometimes the smut falls flat.  3--I like to leave things up to the imagination.  4--and most important to me, I think that a story should be able to stand on its own without the sex.  Not that I don't read such stuff, I do on occasion.  I find, though, that I like the tension that builds before any such act better than the actual description. Call me crazy!  Or prudish, I won't be offended.  But I can understand how you would be expecting such stuff.  It would have been a perfect chapter for it. 

Angst?  There's no angst in this fic!  It's just pure romance.  Lol.  The next chapter isn't full of angst either, as you know.

Angst?  There's no angst in this fic!  It's just pure romance.  Lol.  The next chapter isn't full of angst either, as you know.

You're not lame at all.  Who wouldn't want to cuddle their loved one after reading some romantic story.Moldy Voldie wants nothing good, you can bet on that.

You're not lame at all.  Who wouldn't want to cuddle their loved one after reading some romantic story.Moldy Voldie wants nothing good, you can bet on that.

You've brought up some good points about peer and parental pressure.  You'll just have to... wait and see... if your prediction is correct.I can tell you that she has made an impact on his life, though.  Just how and how much will come out eventually as the story moves along.

I would ahve liked more Hermione - Lucius interaction, I suppose. LOL Not complaining on bit about the Severus/Hermione interactions at all!

You've brought up some good points about peer and parental pressure.  You'll just have to... wait and see... if your prediction is correct.I can tell you that she has made an impact on his life, though.  Just how and how much will come out eventually as the story moves along.

I would ahve liked more Hermione - Lucius interaction, I suppose. LOL Not complaining on bit about the Severus/Hermione interactions at all!

Buck, buck, bagack!  I'm sure it's easier said than done to 'off' Voldie.  She should try, though.  It would make everything so much simpler!

Buck, buck, bagack!  I'm sure it's easier said than done to 'off' Voldie.  She should try, though.  It would make everything so much simpler!

Okay, so maybe my vision of a cauldron is a bit larger than yours.  I keep flashing to that huge one the rat used to return Voldie to his body.The voldie thing was just a heads up that he's in the next chapter requesting something from Severus. 

LOL I thought that was an unusally large cauldron, designed for Dark wizard reincarnations! LOL

Okay, so maybe my vision of a cauldron is a bit larger than yours.  I keep flashing to that huge one the rat used to return Voldie to his body.The voldie thing was just a heads up that he's in the next chapter requesting something from Severus. 

LOL I thought that was an unusally large cauldron, designed for Dark wizard reincarnations! LOL

You hit the nail right on the head.  World dominiation, a few Mudbloods to kneel at his throne as a bench for his weary feet.  Mass murder of anyone who disagrees with him.  Nothing big, really.I'm glad the fluff helped to brighten your day.  Fluff has such a wonderful way of doing that!

You hit the nail right on the head.  World dominiation, a few Mudbloods to kneel at his throne as a bench for his weary feet.  Mass murder of anyone who disagrees with him.  Nothing big, really.I'm glad the fluff helped to brighten your day.  Fluff has such a wonderful way of doing that!

Sorry to ruin a good fluff-fest.  Maybe I should have left that tidbit out!  But, now you've been warned.

Sorry to ruin a good fluff-fest.  Maybe I should have left that tidbit out!  But, now you've been warned.