Wow, way to leave a cliff hanger! I can't wait to see what happens over the holidays.

Great! Glad it's more uptodate here than on ashwinder. She's going to have to find a way round talking to her father. Poor man - he's lost a wife and child and now his only remaining child is cutting herself off from him.

wow...superb update.  thanks so much

I love the story. I like the way you make the characters real, without making them over done. And I like the MalfoyHermioneSnape friendship. Hope to see more!

I love what you've written so far! I read straight through from the beginning... this is a very original plot... I can't wait to see how Severus manages to help her. :)

Welcome back! Great chapter. Enjoyed the civility of Draco and Snape - there are enough stories out there where they are uncivil. It's nice to see Severus behaving like the rational taskmaster he is.

Sure would be nice btw if those memories of Hermione were dropped into Pansy's head.

I think perhaps Draco and Hermione need to find a place where they can have a private talk about what they're going through. I believe it would be most beneficial for them both to have someone to confide in, who understands what it means to live through such a nightmare.

As for Hermione's latest lesson with Professor Snape, good God, what a horrible thing to be trapped in the worst memories of your life, and unable to escape. Good thing Snape was able to be there for her when she finally came out of it. But what will it do to Snape, when he has to somehow teach the same girl who suffers so horribly in his nightmares?

Heaven help them both.

Unsurprisingly, it sounds like Hermione is suffering from an intense case of survivor's guilt in addition to recurrent memories and nightmares of the horrific deaths of her mother and, most especially, her little sister.

It must be incredibly difficult to focus on everyday things like lessons and friendships when you're still wondering how it is you managed to survive when those closest to you weren't so lucky.

I just want to wrap her up in some cotton.  Poor Hermione.

It was with this realization that her father gave up and decided to return home, for it was clear that he could do nothing for his precious daughter. That's the worst thing he could do. She already is desperate but now she will fell abandonned by the last memeber of her familly. Who would recover mentally afer such a betrayal. Really men don't understand anything.

What a dark story. After going through something like that, I don't think she can live normally again. Revenge doesn't bring relief, just a bitter feeling of deep regret and ... nothingness. After spending a life to get revenge, when you finally achieve it, what's left to live? I really pity her if she doesn't find someone or something worth living again.

this will be a long, hard road.  thanks so much for the update.  i think you have shown a victim's aftermath quite accurately. 

Hauntingly painful. I really like that you're using Hermione in such a dark contest. It's very unusual, a nice departure for someone who's usually portrayed as having good control over their emotions.

Oh dear, what a beginning!Can't wait to read more.

This is interesting - I look forward to knowing Severus's thoughts.

Poor thing.  How awful it would be to try to recouperate from that.  It's no wonder she's talking to no one and hiding away. 

 i think you mean "Death Eaters" . In the last paragraph. You put Seath Eaters. A little typo.I ejoyed the story greatly and look forward to the rest.

can't wait to read more.just don't like the short chapters. hehe

Oooh, this is going to be very, very dark, but it seems promising. I hope you won't be making us wait to long to learn more :)Eeek, poor girl.By the way, you misspelled Dolohov and Bellatrix.

How long is it between the events of the first paragraph of the story and the 2nd chapter? Alone with Snape? If there was anyone who could create a weapon, it would be him.

Thank you for this new chapter. I am sure this tale will be most interesting to follow.

Great chapter.  I look forward to reading more.