I hope Malfoy gets his just rewards soon. I hope her torment is now at an end. I know I've had enough, I am ready for her circumstances to improve. She has cleared a lot of past karma with these experiences.

Oh!  I feel so sorry for Hermione!

i think you have shown hermione's mind desintigration very well.  it almost seems like he's breaking her to turn her...possible?  wonderful update.  thanks so much

The Order meeting:  Albus Dumbledore is a dictator IMHO, and not a very nice one at that. And Moody is a bastard. I loved Snape's threat. Is Hermione able to contact Harry's mind or is it his imagination providing the words and images of her troubles? Harry's meeting with Prof. Snape was very moving.P.S. I thought I already had your story on my favorites list, but I guess not. I just added it. It seems a little weird (no offense):  The story with Abuse/Rape, B.D.S.M., Explicit Sexual Content, Horror, Self-Mutilation, Suicide/Suicide Attempt, Torture is one of my favorites. It makes me sound a little twisted. OK, I am a little twisted, so I guess it is fine.

Stumbled across your story and am so glad that I did. Dark, yes, but given the evil present, is it any wonder? I feel bad for Severus, dancing between two masters as it were, and loved Harry's realization that it is Severus that is there for him, unlike Albus who is using Harry. Old Dumbledor is truly a puppet master, in some ways, hardly better than the evil he is fighting. Anyhow, I look eagerly to the next chapter. I am also curious as to what Severus does once he finds Hermione. Thanks for sharing your story and your talent. 

I was struck by Hermione, living in her head. Oddly enough, I think she is still too focused to be considered 'insane'. Plus, she's still determined that she will survive, if only to repay Lucius for his hospitality. Not insane by a long shot!Also love the matured Harry. I was hoping he'd ask Severus, if indeed Sev does hate Harry, as to why he does. Maybe it's something they can hash out while Severus works with Harry.

oh, my.... I wonder what she thinks of Lucius by the time Severus finds her.  I'm glad to see Harry growing up, and it makes sense that it would take something traumatic like Hermione's kidnapping to make him mature.  why doesn't Severus let Moody know that he did get Crucio'd for asking the question about Herms?  will Severus ever realize that Voldy is misleading him about Herms -- and maybe other things?  thanks for the new chapter, babe -- you always keep my mind going with questions!

Oh, my. Hermione's downward spiral is so heart-wrenching.Livvy

While the story is much darker than I like, it is written well and continues to intrigue me. I do hope that Hermione will soon be finished with her torture and the road to recovery begins. It is an interesting psychological portrait. One thing that I am confused about is that Voldemort does not seem to know anything when Severus confronts him regarding Hermione. So much so that Severus believes it. I just want to make sure that there is an agreement between Voldemort and Lucius to 'break' Hermione. Is this idea meant that Severus just isn't clever enough to read that Voldemort does indeed know that Lucius has Hermione?

I'm glad that Harry and Severus can work together. I feel so bad for them all. Dumbledore is sinking a bit low isn't he?I am in awe at the way you're writing Hermione's suffering. It's so beautifully filled with anguish and despair. Excellent!

It's great to read from you again! I honestly have no idea what Lucius could be up to, maybe he has to occupy another of his dungeon 'fun' cells? I really like this chapter and am looking forward to the next one. xox

Chilling conversation between the headmaster and Severus. 

such an intense and densly packed story.  enjoy somehow doesn't seem to be the right word.  but i do thank you for it and will continue to look for and read the updates. 

I really hope that you will post the sequel soon, it is 2015 now so I hope that you are well and happy.

Please post the sequel soon! I am aching for some SSHG action and am hopeful for a happy and healed Hermione. Oh and Albus' comeuppance for his dastardly deeds. 

Dumbledore is absolutely INFURIATING! His actions and reasonings are just as evil and manipulative and Voldemort. I could only hope that Harry sees through his machinations and forms a bond with Severus. 

The treachery of Dumbledore sickens me as much as Lucius' torture of Hermione. 

Dumbledore is a manipulative bastard. I want to kick him!And poor, poor Hermione!Another well written chapter, sis! *hugs*LoveA.

well written. hope you continue.