*sigh* I read this long ago but just now decided to leave a review. Better late than never!

Ah! So bittersweet and lingeringly rich with unexpected notes of tang and smoke. Like the last dregs of homemade hot cocoa drunk before a fire whilst wrapped in an oversized plush robe. Ah! Delicious!

(I did read "Absolution" first. ;] )

Don't know how I missed this one before, but I suppose that's what the Random Story button is for - to bring the little gems we overlook to our attention when we ask. Nice work.

I think you just replaced commas with ellipses.

Author's Response: Bigmouth! :P

"They stand together immersed in their respective cloaks of sadness. Neither notices the faint chill in the air dissipate as the ghost of Severus Snape leaves the two women who mourn his passing. "No-one knew ghosts could weep. "That gave me chills. Touching and eerie all in one. 

I'm sensing a theme in your sad stories, Puffbuddy.  I like the reminder, though ... How much grief could be spared if we wouldn't hold back our feelings and say what needs to be said before it's too late?This was lovely.  Oh!  And I didn't realize it was comma-less until your A/N!!!  VERY impressive!!

Beautiful snippet.  It's so crippling not being able to say what you wished that you had.  I found it a nice thought that if ghosts existed, you could still someone let them know what you should have said.

Oh my, so sad and heart-wrenching... *sniffle* Poor him! Now where did I put that time-turner... *searches*

Author's Response: Here, have a hankie! :)

Oh wow. Minerva really knew him so well, but then if she did know him this well, why didnt she trust him in the corridor before the final battle? This was beatuifully written, sad, and moving. I liked that Severus the ghost learned the truth. Too bad he couldn't have know in life.

no comma duel?  why do i hear that music from "deliverence" in the background.  after i read and enjoyed it i went back again and looked...by golly! no commas!  terrific and touching.  thanks

Oh! Its so...its so.... I'm speechless. Wow.

This was wonderful.  I, too, was drawn in and completely forgot about the no comma challenge part.  And it was very sad, but very neat how no names were used but we still knew who was talking. Cheers,Stef

At least he knows he is loved but the story is still sad. You even make me forget about the no comma thing.

Very sad, but completely credible. And I never noticed that there were no commas, which means you did a terrific job without them.

wow... that was sad, and very clever. I should take up writing with no commas, my beta would be eternally grateful!

Very sad!  Thanks for including McGonagall in this.  :-)  And well done without commas.  It didn't feel awkward in the slightest.  I don't know if I could write a story without commas.  I do believe it is clear that I could write this review without commas.

*sobs*What would have happened if they had told him? He would certainly not have let them in, he would not have let his armour down. But at least, he would have known.Thank you for this./M

Wow, powerful tribute to Severus Snape.  That last line made my heart clench!  I can't imagine it was easy to write this without a single comma.  Good job.

That's okay (the no sex part).  There was love involved, and that is infinitely more important than mere sex.I think the final line was the best of all.I wonder.  Do ghosts have sex?  Because if they do ... *ladyinthecloak enters and gives NSS a thwack*  Okay! Okay!  I loved the story.  It was beautiful.

Litc's response: It's beautiful, even though it's sad. *nods*

*THWACK* Sheesh, don't you ever get enough, headmistress? Insatiable indeed.

i was a little scared to read this because it was clear it would be sad, but it was lovely and very well-written. and thanks for thinking up the evil comma-free challenge!

Sad, but at least Severus finally knew he was loved. Your fic was so beautiful I forgot about the no comma challenge.

OMG, that was so beautiful and sad. Your work reminds me of why I became a fan. Thank you so much for writing such a lovely piece.

Ooof. Good I read that AFTER Absolution. *harrumph* *reader still considers it as an open ending over there....*This was sad. Not even I can deny that. Obviously he wasn't ready to let go. Which is even more sad. Because he deserved better.And than you gave my gut the punch with that last sentence.*sniffs*Still, it's well written and deserves commendation.

Beautiful................

Makes you wish he had listened to Albus telling him that there were people who loved him... Very sad story!!