Of course it does!  These are trying times for readers.  But fear not, a new chapter will be up shortly and hopefully Snape will save the day.  (Yay!  Snape will save the day!)

YaY!

Of course it does!  These are trying times for readers.  But fear not, a new chapter will be up shortly and hopefully Snape will save the day.  (Yay!  Snape will save the day!)

YaY!

That's quite funny.  I'm still smiling about it.  Was it the length of the title, or what, that turned you off?  When I was trying to figure out what to call this, I had three working titles.  All She Ever Wanted, Money Can't Buy Everything, and some other one which I can't remember.  ;)  Anyway, I passed all of them by my beta and she suggested this combination of the other two.  Although it's a bit long, I think it conveys a bit more than either of the titles standing alone.  I'm honored that you gave it a shot, despite your reservations.  I'm especially tickled that you like it so much. 

To tell the truth I cannot exactly pinpoint what it was about the title but I think I expected a different story than the one I got. I guess its better than "Can't Buy Me Love" because then you would also have to mention the Beatles part in the story. John, Paul, George, Ringo and Severus; Perhaps Severus can find out what kind of singing voice he has.

That's quite funny.  I'm still smiling about it.  Was it the length of the title, or what, that turned you off?  When I was trying to figure out what to call this, I had three working titles.  All She Ever Wanted, Money Can't Buy Everything, and some other one which I can't remember.  ;)  Anyway, I passed all of them by my beta and she suggested this combination of the other two.  Although it's a bit long, I think it conveys a bit more than either of the titles standing alone.  I'm honored that you gave it a shot, despite your reservations.  I'm especially tickled that you like it so much. 

To tell the truth I cannot exactly pinpoint what it was about the title but I think I expected a different story than the one I got. I guess its better than "Can't Buy Me Love" because then you would also have to mention the Beatles part in the story. John, Paul, George, Ringo and Severus; Perhaps Severus can find out what kind of singing voice he has.

They are!  The dam will break soon.  Thanks for your fun review.  The ghostie is a fun addition, thank you.  You'll see what he's all about in the next chapter.  I will update as soon as allowed. 

They are!  The dam will break soon.  Thanks for your fun review.  The ghostie is a fun addition, thank you.  You'll see what he's all about in the next chapter.  I will update as soon as allowed. 

Thank you!  I think Hermione is the type that would need to have something on the side to keep her mind busy.  This works well with her 'normal' job and it's doing something she truly loves.  The handsome man will be revealed in the next chapter.

Thank you!  I think Hermione is the type that would need to have something on the side to keep her mind busy.  This works well with her 'normal' job and it's doing something she truly loves.  The handsome man will be revealed in the next chapter.

Wow!  While a bit yucky, what a fabulous compliment!  Thank you.  I will strive to keep you drooling. 

Wow!  While a bit yucky, what a fabulous compliment!  Thank you.  I will strive to keep you drooling. 

We can only hope that he'll be a nice ghost.  Ghosts may not be able to touch you, but as Peeves proves, they can be downright cantankerous.

We can only hope that he'll be a nice ghost.  Ghosts may not be able to touch you, but as Peeves proves, they can be downright cantankerous.

Thanks!  Yep, she was great with Pierre.  But I guess he deserves a little thanks for instigating their conversation.  Too bad we missed out on a pillow fight between Severus and her.  That's okay.  They found out some new things about each other instead.

Thanks!  Yep, she was great with Pierre.  But I guess he deserves a little thanks for instigating their conversation.  Too bad we missed out on a pillow fight between Severus and her.  That's okay.  They found out some new things about each other instead.

The funny thing is, she knows that's a possibility!  She does know, too, that it will take time.  Once Hermione sets her mind to something, though, she usually doesn't give up. 

The funny thing is, she knows that's a possibility!  She does know, too, that it will take time.  Once Hermione sets her mind to something, though, she usually doesn't give up. 

He's probably even more lonely.  He's shut himself out from the rest of the world.  Granted, being surrounded by people can sometimes be the lonliest place to be, but Hermione has stayed close with Harry and Ron so she has friends.  That's not a romantic connection in any way, though.  I know you were hinting at that. I'm sure that having been rejected by Lily and his subsequent lack of a social life has not done any good for him.

He's probably even more lonely.  He's shut himself out from the rest of the world.  Granted, being surrounded by people can sometimes be the lonliest place to be, but Hermione has stayed close with Harry and Ron so she has friends.  That's not a romantic connection in any way, though.  I know you were hinting at that. I'm sure that having been rejected by Lily and his subsequent lack of a social life has not done any good for him.

You're right, there wouldn't be.  I should just put 'The End' right at the end of that chapter!

You're right, there wouldn't be.  I should just put 'The End' right at the end of that chapter!

I liked your tie-in with his two masters.  He definitely doesn't want to owe anybody, and the fact that he was a puppet for so long really makes him want to pay his dues.

I liked your tie-in with his two masters.  He definitely doesn't want to owe anybody, and the fact that he was a puppet for so long really makes him want to pay his dues.

I'm glad you enjoyed that.  We never really hear of the Prince line.  I think it's highly likely that Severus' talent isn't a fluke, but the result of a long line of brilliant Potioneers.

I'm glad you enjoyed that.  We never really hear of the Prince line.  I think it's highly likely that Severus' talent isn't a fluke, but the result of a long line of brilliant Potioneers.

It's hard to believe, I know.  A lesser man would have caved after twenty-four hours, I think. 

It's hard to believe, I know.  A lesser man would have caved after twenty-four hours, I think. 

I totally agree.  Although I hated the way he died, at least she left the door open for us fanfic authors to right her wrongs.  Lol.  Snape definitely got the shaft.  After all he did, to die such an ignominious death just galls me.  Just leaving him on the floor of the Shrieking Shack, alone and unthought of was such a cruel end.  Dang, I'm tearing up just thinking about it!Yes, that end really did say volumes about how everyone viewed him, but after all he had done, the man deserved much more.  Like to LIVE!!!Okay, I got that out.  As for their partnership.  It has great possibilities, doesn't it?

I totally agree.  Although I hated the way he died, at least she left the door open for us fanfic authors to right her wrongs.  Lol.  Snape definitely got the shaft.  After all he did, to die such an ignominious death just galls me.  Just leaving him on the floor of the Shrieking Shack, alone and unthought of was such a cruel end.  Dang, I'm tearing up just thinking about it!Yes, that end really did say volumes about how everyone viewed him, but after all he had done, the man deserved much more.  Like to LIVE!!!Okay, I got that out.  As for their partnership.  It has great possibilities, doesn't it?

It would be hard to know what those guys were really looking for.  And as Hermione is very intelligent, she couldn't settle for just any old dullard.

It would be hard to know what those guys were really looking for.  And as Hermione is very intelligent, she couldn't settle for just any old dullard.

She's very adept at her job.  She'll come up with some good ideas to help her along.

She's very adept at her job.  She'll come up with some good ideas to help her along.

She's definitely both of those things.  You'll have to see when the update is up. 

She's definitely both of those things.  You'll have to see when the update is up. 

If only that would be a guarantee, we'd have him come in once a day!  But he did start something big, so we can't be too mad at his pigheadedness.

If only that would be a guarantee, we'd have him come in once a day!  But he did start something big, so we can't be too mad at his pigheadedness.

Thanks you very much!  I'm very happy to hear that you like it so much and am flattered that you find it so interesting.  I will update as soon as allowed. 

Thanks you very much!  I'm very happy to hear that you like it so much and am flattered that you find it so interesting.  I will update as soon as allowed. 

He definitely did, for many reasons.  The obvious one is that he needs to trust Hermione and seeing her faith in him helps him to get closer to her.  It's also important because the man just needs to see himself in a better light. 

He definitely did, for many reasons.  The obvious one is that he needs to trust Hermione and seeing her faith in him helps him to get closer to her.  It's also important because the man just needs to see himself in a better light. 

It truly is, and for Severus, I think it's even worse.  His life thus far has been one of isolation, partly because of his spy work, and partly because of the things that happened to him as a youth.  (cough, Lily, cough)For someone who was 'such a good friend' to Severus, she turned out to be very unforgiving.  I believe she truly shattered his ability to trust anyone.  And of course, his parents didn't help either.  Rant over.

It truly is, and for Severus, I think it's even worse.  His life thus far has been one of isolation, partly because of his spy work, and partly because of the things that happened to him as a youth.  (cough, Lily, cough)For someone who was 'such a good friend' to Severus, she turned out to be very unforgiving.  I believe she truly shattered his ability to trust anyone.  And of course, his parents didn't help either.  Rant over.

Thanks!

Thanks!

Well, we couldn't have a story without a good fight, now, could we?

Well, we couldn't have a story without a good fight, now, could we?

Thanks!  I totally agree with you.  It's too bad that Mozart died at such a young age.  This work is proof of his musical maturity.  I can't even imagine how amazing anything else he would have written from here would have been.

Thanks!  I totally agree with you.  It's too bad that Mozart died at such a young age.  This work is proof of his musical maturity.  I can't even imagine how amazing anything else he would have written from here would have been.

Yes, the voting hiatus does put a chink in our updates.  But it's for an awesome cause.  Great guess.  I don't think it's revealing too much to let you know you're right.  The real mystery is how said ghost will react and will he be friendly or scary?  He's a bit frightening right now.

Yes, the voting hiatus does put a chink in our updates.  But it's for an awesome cause.  Great guess.  I don't think it's revealing too much to let you know you're right.  The real mystery is how said ghost will react and will he be friendly or scary?  He's a bit frightening right now.