Already loving this, do tense! Can't wait to find out more about Argilist and Snape!!

“Our reactions to threats may differ, but let me assure you, I take it quite personally when something of mine is threatened.” His gaze travelled over her face, his expression almost desperate.

Mine, she thought. The term should have annoyed her, should have had her rebelling at the very notion. She was her own woman, strong and independent. Possessive men had never held any appeal for her. But somehow, this was different—this man made it different. Where she was independent, he was autonomous to the point of being a recluse. He didn’t appear to need or want anyone. What could it mean that he’d claimed her, of all people?

“Have I made myself perfectly clear?” he asked, interrupting her train of thought.

“Perfectly.” Unlike earlier, her smile was genuine.

He released her arms, cradling her face with both hands. This time, he didn’t bother to glance at the open door. He kissed her without hesitation, without concern as to who might see. His lips were greedy, his mouth covetous, and she responded with a hunger that matched his, clinging to his warmth far longer than wisdom would have allowed. Through the haze of passion, her thoughts once again returned to her earlier quandary, but she no longer cared whether he considered her his girlfriend, his lover, or something else entirely. The need for such description had passed.

She was, quite simply, his.

Absolutely the sexiest ending to a fan fiction chapter EVER!!!!!!!!

That was amazing! The dialogue just crackled with energy & wit & snark. Loved reading this fic so much. Has become a favourite & hope you continue to write. Well done!

Still reading but just had to stop to say, this story is wonderful! Enjoying it so much & happy there's still more to read. 

Love, love, love this story!

I finally finished reading this story!  Wow!  It been awhile but it was wonderful and truly enjoyable.  I loved your characterizations of Snape and Hermione. They were perfect!  Thank you so, so much for sharing your talents with the rest of us!  Wonderful!

Absolutely wonderful!  Thank you for devoting  your time to writing.  This was a masterful work.  I know it's fanfiction.  My husband often tells me to read something written by a REAL writer.  I wish he understoon what your writing proves... this is REAL and REALLY GREAT writing!  It's special because it's done with love and community.  And your efforts are appreciated.  I'm sorry if you got negative reviews - because, honestly, you diserve great praise for not only sticking with it but creating something so beautiful.  You made me feel for these characters.  I love the way you write.  I've read quite a bit - I've got a Masters in Literature.  I've read what everyone considers to be the best literary works.  Yet, it astounds me that so many people don't appreciate what fanfiction writers create.  You bring that world alive for me, and you give characters like Snape a chance to breathe free and LOVE.  THANK YOU!

THis is one of the most awesome stories I've read so far.  Thank you for writing.  I'm sorry I haven't reviewed before, but I was just so engrossed in the story.  But had I done so, they would have been effusive,glowing reviews telling you that each twist and turn has kept me at the edge of my seat.  THANK YOU!

I love this story and i love your Snape!!! I am sure I will read this one again!! I think I hve read this twice and I can not remember leaving a review!! wonderful great work!!

Heard of this story for ages. It. Ever read it. It's quite compelling. I'm looking forward to more.

This was a fantastic Fan Fiction, well put together, long enough to have a perfect story-line yet not long enough to be incredibly boring. I hope to read more of you work sometime.

Wonderful story so far, I'm quite enjoying it. Great job!

Amazing! I like drunk Hermione. She's rather humourous!

Interesting first chapter, I rather enjoyed it! I love that you paired Draco with Luna, that is defintely a pair I haven't seen very often at all! Your description of the surroundings was fantastic as was the dialogue. I can't wait to get to the next chapter. Severus was always my favorite. :)

I really loved this chapter!

What a superb piece of writing, your Hermione and Severus in particular are so well written. I've read it all in one go, though I think I may have read the begining before, when it wasn't finished. Very satisying, I know I shall be reading it again. Thanks

I started reading this not long after you started posting.....then I stopped reading fan fics for a while. I remembered how much I liked this one, and was happy to see that it was finished, so I just read the whole thing in one sitting. I cannot believe this is your first fic! I've been reading HP fan fiction for YEARS and this is one of my favorites. You write Snape so well! That's no easy feat. Thanks for an amazing story!

I cant believe that was your first attempt at a fic. it was excellent! I thouroughly enjoyed it. !

First, let me apologise if I have not reviewed before..I simply cannot remember! I have as of now read this lovely story three times and it is like putting on a wonderful pair of slippers.   After reading the MOST OCC Severus Snape story EVER I had to read one that would help me wash my brain to remove the wierdness of that story. I chose "A Murder of Crows" and I am glad I did!! Wonderful story...I would NEVER have thought this was a forst attempt!!! Well done! Hugs~dee

Okay, I am always wordy, but this might be a whopper.  And disjointed because it has been a long day, and being tired might make me ramble more than usual.  As just evidenced, LOL.

This may well be one of the best epilogues that I have ever read.  Frequently, they either feel like they are just extra junk, not needed in the story.  Or characters that were once strong and serious become all mushy and unlike their former selves.  Or they try to cover the next fifty years in one thousand words, and in doing so, diminsh their importance.  Not a single one of those things happened here.  And epilogue should enhance a story, not drag it down, and that is exactly what happened here.  Perfection.

I think that you could have killed Hermione and Snape off and I wouldn't have cared because I was so joyful about Sandy and Neville.  I had sort of forgotten about both of them, and since I loved both of their characters, why not let them be happy together?  Yay!

What a time for Luna's baby to decide to make his appearance.  I loved that Hermione considered the fact that Severus may have planned this to get out of his speech.

Let's see ... oh yes, Ron ended up with the pretty-eyed girl.  I was happy to see everyone happy.  And you made all of that happen without any of it seeming forced.  Things just naturally fell into place for everyone.

As for Severus and Hermione, I have loved their interactions-both good and bad-throughout, but I think that this ending scene, where he asks her to marry him, just might be my favorite.  Your Severus was perfect to me because he was serious and sincere in the sentiment, but he didn't turn all lovesick and gooey.  And Hermione continued to tease him just like always.  Their banter has always been fabulous, and this was no different.  I loved her taunting him with "old man", and then later him capitulating and calling himself old man.  They are adorable in spite of Severus' wish to the contrary.

Okay, I could go on and on, but surely there is a cap on how long a review can go.  Although if I haven't reached it in this point of my reading career, I surely never will.

I have very much enjoyed conversing with you through review and responses.  I feel like I owe authors a review, not because they demand it, but because they have spent so much time and effort, and poured their heart into something for which they will get minimal recognition and no money.  If I had to pay, even a penny, for every hour I have spent reading fanfic over the last few years, I would owe a ton of money.  I can't even imagine.  I also don't feel like authors are required to respond to review, but I always think it is lovely when they do.  I have always wished as I was reading through books, that I could tell the author the things I loved and the things that didn't work for me, or be able to get insight into their reasons for making a literary choice etc.  What a delight to be able to do so in fanfic!

I can't believe I waited so long to finish this thing!  Truly one of the best I have read in a long time.  And I've read a lot.  I hope you continue to write.  I have read "All You Need is Love," and recall being very amused by it.  Perhaps I shall go back and reread since I don't remember much of it, and I wasn't reviewing at the time I read it *listens to you groan over an inbox full of more reviews* :)

Okay, I'll shut up now.  You are super talented and I really hope you continue to write.  Thanks for entertaining me over the last week!

What a lovely chapter.  I was worried that the first time between Draco and Hermione would be more awkward than it was.  I mean, it was sufficiently awkward for reality sake, but it could have been worse.  I think in the end, his family may be better off without Lucius.

I think maybe Hermione was wise in keeping her memory of the day prior, for the exact reason she mentions.

Poor Severus can't come up with a name for his ... woman.  How about the love of his life.  That goes quite well with a happy ending, I think.

Off to the epilogue ...

Yay!  If Hermione had died, she would have simply died.  But it would have completely killed Severus.  He would never recover from losing love number two.

I loved that he was under an unbreakable vow.  It certainly explains the way he handled some things throughout.

So good that Hermione isn't held responsible for her activity in the lab at Arglist.  A happy ending may well be in sight.

Sadly, I must be off to bed (and hopefully finish tomorrow), and I hope that Hermione and Severus do the same.

I know I am not quite at the end yet, but I love when stories go out on top, strong all the way to the end.  Barring any unforseen awfulness in the next two chapters, I'd say this one is going to do just that.  So excited for the conclusion!

If she had only trusted him, they could be celebrating now.  I have no doubt that she will be okay, because you wouldn't bring us this far, only to kill her off, but still, I am nervous.

Good for Severus to be calm and cool (on the outside, anyway) and force her to see the good memories.

And speaking of memories, did I understand that hers were ruined?  I was reading so fast by the end that I may have misread that, though.  What will she do without them?  Not that I think those are pleasant memories that she would want back, but I hope there is no damage from all of their removal.  And I suppose that renders them completely unusable, so no worries about someone trying to steal them from her.

I must know more!!!

Okay, I retract my statement from the last chapter in which I said that Hermione was going to kill Severus.  Because he will surely kill her first.  What was she thinking?!?!  I do understand what was at stake if he were on the wrong side, but how furious and hurt is Severus going to be that she doesn't trust him ... again.  That is if they make it out of the situation in one piece.  Not that I doubt for a minute that Severus could take Lucius with minimal effort, but how is he going to proceed with the plan, if he has to rescue her?!?  Stupid girl!

Boy, Hermione is a persistant little thing.  She really should have removed the memories over two days time, but I can't fault her for wanting it over and done with.

What is Severus doing to Hermione?  I mean I know literally what he is doing, and you can't blame him for not telling her because she would surely protest.  But, she is going to kill him, regardless.

“Remember the mare.”

That was the smartest thing he could have said to her.  Sill ... she is going to kill him.