Excellently written, so in character, and a great twist of canon... your story is addictive. But you've received this feedback already 11 times.  What could I add? I'm specially disappointed with Charlie. I had hoped that he and Bill could be mediators, having known Severus and Hermione before, but still being the same generation as Harry, Ron and Ginny. Nothing Minerva can say would convince teeenagers... Hermione could Harry tell about his mum, if he only listened. Your Arthur would then not insist on the ridiculous identification ritual? That's a relief! I'm dead worried about Severus; please do not let him despair!

I WANT MORE NOW!!!! Please, I love your brilliant writing style. You've developed the characters so realisticly and I love your perfect balance between verbouseness and graceful understatements. I, as a reader, NEED you to update as quickly as humanly possible. I think I shall go mad if I am forced to wait another day for the next chapter. KEEP WRITING!!

Harry cannot be told the truth about his godfather, but he is certainly going out of his way to "put the clues together" so he can continue to think the worst of Severus.  On second thought, perhaps it is to Severus' advantage that Harry and company think the worst about him and Hermione.  Maybe it will help to mitigate the retribution that the Dark Lord will surely visit on the Potions master. 

The situation being what it is, I'm grateful that Hermione and Severus had that one beautiful and passionate night together.  Memories of that night and of the hopes and dreams for their future will have to stand them in good stead until Severus can return.  I hope he will not be too badly punished, but I hate to think of the horrors Voldemort will have in store for him.

Kingsley seemed less than impressed with Rufus Scrimgeour as Fudge's replacement.  Inflexible is not adjective that would make me have faith in the new Minister of Magic.  To defeat Voldemort, somebody had better be thinking "outside the box."

I felt bad for Hermione as she sat in the Order meeting at the Burrow and had to listen to the unkind things that were being said about her and her husband.  They were uncalled for, and I'm glad that Minerva and Remus came to their defense.  I think her decision to train with Tonks this summer to become an Auror is a good one.  It would be the best way to stay busy at a task that she knows will help defeat Voldemort.  I just wonder what Severus will think when he hears about it.

Thanks for this great update!Beth

Wonderful chapter! Poor Hermione. . seems like just when you think things will settle down for her something else happens.  I enjoy reading this story, and I await with anticipation for every chapter! Keep up the excellent work. :)

Very exciting... it's always fun when canon goes boom!

Wow...this is really getting intriguing.  I'm glad that Hermione no longer has to live a double life, but I'm sad about how Harry, Ron and Ginny treated her.

Great chapter. Loved when Severus and Hermione spoke about what they wanted in the future, they'll fight for it!! And show those who don't trust them!

I guess a lot of the Order would all be suspicious of Hermione and Severus, especially those who haven't known them all along.  The kids' reactions were predictable, but hopefully once they have thought about things a while they may come round. :)

Wow, so much is happening - some good - some bad. Harry and the gang are being prats but what's new eh? I just want Hermione to get pregnant already. you've brought up kids several times... just have her get pregnant after her auror training.... Please? OR AT LEAST BEFORE THE EPILOGE - have it be part of the story please - if I were the writer of this story A) it wouldn't be nearly as good, B) it wouldn't be nearly as long (thanks for you're ability to write forever hehe and C) I would have to story go on FOREVER - through their lives, their childs lives - etc. etc... I wouldn't know how to let it end... I'm SO addicted to this story it's pathetic lmao

Oh, I loved this chapter.  I think it worked nicely that Hermione was not the one to tell her friends her real story, and we didn't have to sit through it.  We just get their reactions after it has had a brief chance to soak in.  The response from Harry and the others is to be expected.  They are just kids, and that is quite a revelation thrown their way.  Hopefully the summer apart will give them some perspective.I'm pleased that Hermione was able to keep her mouth shut on the subject of Sirius, despite the goading from Harry.  It is really not the right time for him to learn of that.  Maybe there never will be a right time.I enjoyed them talking about their future together.  On the other hand, it makes his absence and what they both must endure in the months ahead much harder, knowing what life could mean for them.  My heart just breaks for them, having experienced more pain so far than anyone should have to in an entire lifetime.  At least she has folks like Minerva, Molly, Arthur, and Lupin on her side.  Poor, poor Severus :(

Poor Hermione,  she give everyone her all and when she needs the support the most her friends turn their backs on her.  I hope her and Severus come thru this and have all the babies they want.  I can't wait for your updates.  This has been a wonderful story to follow.

Absolutely, gloriously magnificent. The last chapter took my breath away. This one stole it completely. Shock after marvelous shock. You make me FEEL every bit of it. Thank you.~Mia

This is the second time I've read this story and it is the best time turner story I've ever read.    I'm so glad you are still updating this story.  

This battle was breathtaking, Livvy.  One of the best I've ever read.  The details you wrote were so involved, yet I never once felt lost. 

When Lucius recognized Hermione and began to talk about her knowing Harry's parents, and Severus taking her to meet Voldemort, the circumstances changed astronomically.  Hermione will have to explain who she is and where she came from.  Severus, Hermione, Dumbledore, McGonagoll, Moody, Lupin– all will be brought into the conrtoversy as having withheld information. 

Does Voldemort know what Lucius said?  If so, I imagine he will have some especially wicked consequences in store for Severus if the Potions master cannot convince him that everything Lucius and Bellatrix said was a lie.  I'm afraid for Severus and Hermione.  What will happen to them?  What happened to Hermione after she has passed out on the dais?

How will Harry react to Sirius' death?  Will he find out that his godfather raped Hermione?  Will he remember his Obliviated memories of seeing Snape and Hermoine together?  All these things will make Harry very unsure of himself and who he can trust. 

This is such a mess, and I can't wait to see how you work all this out.  Great writing, BTW!Beth

This chapter was so exciting!  So very enjoyable and Hermione certainly has a lot of explaining to do.

wow!  that was way more exciting than jkr's.  thanks and christmas and holiday smoochies

Awesome chapter, livvy! Very exciting, and the reveal was perfect! There'll be lots of 'splainin' to do after all this is over! Hopefully, it'll be all right and no one else will die.

Wooow!! What an exciting chapter. I think Severus is going to want to kill Lucius.

Oh my, what a chapter! The battle was amazing, I couldn't stop reading!But now will come the repercussions, I can't wait to read more!! :)

Oohh... great chapter! Wonderful interpretation of the battle... Severus is not going to be happy when he finds out...

EEEEEEEEEEEEKS!!!!! OMG, this is an exciting chapter.  I suppose the Order will have to modify the students' memories and the Death Eaters' memories too, so that Severus is still safe in his role.  Poor Severus, with Hermione disabled and him stuck at school without Dumbles and Minerva.  BTW, I didn't see anything about Hermione leading Umbridge to the centaurs; is Umbridge still safe at Hogwarts?  Thanks for the new chapter!

Best damn chapter ever. My goodness, I am breathless and shaky just from reading this marvelously glorious scene. I want to own it. So very shatteringly beautiful. Thank you.~Mia

Wow.  Makes sense that Severus would cling to his side of the bed knowing what he's experiencing with the Death Eaters.  I'm glad he told Hermione about it.Amazing story.

Great story! I love it so far! Update soon!

Too many Obliviates makes Harry a dull boy... Oh, wait, wrong movie. LOL, it seems like he turns around and Poof... no more memory!