Snape would so want procedures to be adhered to properly. And I would like to call HIM daddy! LOL

Such Snape responses: over my dead body to be sorted into Gryffindor, feeling that a hug can go too long,especially with a Potter, and the smile when she gets into Slytherin.  However, I love the last line that Snape didn't think her Slytherin characteristics might not cause trouble.  A bit of foreshadowing perhaps? ;-)Looking forward to the next chapter. =)

Oh, I bet Severus is proud!  It's funny how he wants to curse potential boyfriends too.  All in all, a very good chapter, well written with bits of humor.

I'm sure that won't be the only bout of "I want Mummy," that Severus will hear.  Hopefully, he'll remember Ginny's wise words and not take it too personally.  I'm sure it's much harder for him to brush those feelings away given the fact that Eydis will never see her mum again, even though she wants to.

I can really see Severus being like this; he would most definitely be over protective in this way to compensate for losing Cassandra and who could blame him? (BTW: I love the thought of Eydis making her peas disappear onto someone else's plate; both my boys would have loved to have been able to do when they were younger!)The way both Severus and Eydis are missing Cassandra is so true to how it really would be in this situation.  You have created a very human, moving story about the reality of grief (not something everyone can/is prepared to do) & I really admire you for it.  Well done - I'll keep reading of course :-)

Well, a lesson all parents have to learn some day: if you try to be perfect, all you get is frustration. Just relax...

Well, a lesson all parents have to learn some day: if you try to be perfect, all you get is frustration. Just relax...

I"m an emotional wreck!! That was so lovely. It's just precious to imagine the little darling doing magic! Really nice touch.

You've captured exactly how I feel when I cause my little cousins to cry by accident if they've really screwed up while I'm watching them...guess it's worse for those who are parents.  But true to kid form, everything is forgiven shortly.  Severus is making it through as well as can be expected from a single dad who's never really liked kids.I miss Cassandra, but I like your story.

It's always nice to have the support of your friends at such a sad time.  It's nice to see that he found a reason to go on in Eydis. 

It's always so sad to bury such young people, especially if their children are still small... (my sister was 34 when she died, her son 7).

Nawww. He will not admit it, but he needs Ginny and the Potters. It's lovely they can be there for him.

I am happy to see that Severus is holding things together, but his life has been so unhappy.  He only had five years of happiness now at best his life will be bitter-sweet.

No matter how many times I read this it still saddens me, as you know.  But I love the fact that he can still feel Cassandra's 'presence' and take comfort in that, as so many people do after the loss of a loved one :-)

Poor, poor man.  I know things will eventually get better, but my heart just goes out to him.

How sad, can we jump a few years ahead at some point for a somewhat happy ending?

You know I struggled to leave you a review for this the other day (& therefore didn't in the end!)  Well, I just couldn't let it go by without doing so as, once again, you have moved me no end. :-(It really was such a touching, sad chapter but I know you've promised me that things will get better for poor Severus (and Eydis) and of course I have no reason not to trust you (have I?!!)  :-)

Oh dear, it doesn't get easier with the repetition, you know...

So beautiful. I cannot stop crying. Thank God I left the cafe before I read this one, what a scene. Lovely, dear. So touching. I hope Eyedis will know how wonderful and special her mother was.

You've killed this poor woman off three times now and I've bawled like a baby all three times.  Death is such a release to people who are sick and in pain like Cassandra was.  It's those who are left behind who have to deal with the grief and pain of the loss.  Poor Severus and Eydis.  I hope they find comfort in each other. 

What a sad, yet tastefully done chapter.  You had a very difficult subject matter and handled it well.

Good for him.  The only way to chase away ghosts is to face them head on.

Slowly but surely Severus is sorting out his feelings left over from his childhood... and tomorrow they will visit the Potters.  It will be good for Eydis to have friendships and playmates, and this will be a sure way for Severus to deal with the ghosts from his past.  Hope there aren't too many bumps in the road for him and Cassandra.Good chapter!Beth

‘But before you can stop hurting those around you, you will have to stop hurting yourself.’Cassandra knows her husband better than he knows himself!  Wonderful chapter!Beth

Awwwww... Severus' reaction was so Snape!  You portrayed him perfectly as a first time father, and I melted when he looked at his daughter the first time and knew he would love and protect her always.