Excellent story!I've enjoyed reading it.Thanks for writing and sharing it with us.

Good one! :)

Nice wrap up to the story.  I think he has finally found peace.

awww! is it over? IS THERE A SEQUEL!?will you writes more stories (or at least let meh knows when yer off the hook of being hidden? i wanna read everything else ya gots!)

wow!  that was touching and erotic!  thanks so much

Wonderful to read again and to have the faith and good message an added bonus. I'm pretty sure I've read this one before:)

Looks like Hermione and Severus will have a little explaining to do when Eugene gets home.  Eugene had part of it right; sometimes hugs, understanding, compassion, and good food are enough to heal a hurt soul. Reading your fantastic story has been such a wonderful way to spend my morning!  I'm very glad that I found this gem and can't wait to read the next chapter.  Well done, Mystery Author!  :D

I'm very happy that Severus and Hermione are going to be married and officially adopt Eugene.  *doing cartwheels*And thank goodness he's not going back to that house.  I hope they sell it!  Great chapter!  :D

omgosh!  I don't think that I would have had Hermione's poise or patience dealing with the situation in front of the mirror.  I probably would have blasted a hole through the wall.  Fantastic chapter!  :D

With experiences like the ones he told Hermione about, it's no wonder that Severus avoided women all those years.  I'm so very happy that Severus trusted Hermione enough to allow in.  What a fantastic, lemon filled chapter!  :D

No wonder the talk with Eugene was so stilted.  Severus hasn't had a positive experience with a woman to impart to him.  Looks like Hermione will be getting her wish soon as well.  :D

He said he loved her, then he kissed her!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  I'm so happy! :D  The sex ed talk was a bit bizarre, but knowing Severus hasn't been able to engage in a relationship for the last 20 or so years, I'm not that surprised either.  Fantastic chapter!

Well, that meeting didn't go very well at all.  Too many hurdles to overcome at one time.  Tomorrow is a new day.  Harry's depression hasn't improved any at all.  I was hoping that the news of Severus' survival would help him, but no such luck.  His comments to Harry were inappropriate.  They have a long way to go before any compassion or understanding will be possible.  I wonder if Severus knew Eugene's birth parents?  Great chapter.  :D

I'm glad that Severus wants to get his memories back.  I hope that once they're back in his mind that the obsession with Lily will end.  I'm also glad that he is opening up a bit and reaching out to Hermione.  :D

I'm not surprised at Severus striking out at Hermione.  His comment about her appearance made it clear that HE was uncomfortable with his reaction to her being in shorts and disshelveled.   If he's attracted to Hermione, then he is being disloyal to Lily.  And he is attracted, isn't he???  Fantastic chapter!  :D

omgosh!  Severus is going to need a lot of care.  Hopefully, Hermione can get the memories back from Harry and get things straightened out.  At least we know why Severus ended up at Grasmere, and why he is still stuck on Lily.Poor Eugene, having to go back to his aunt and uncle must have been awful for him.  I hope that Hermione will be able to send for him soon.  :D

I agree that Hermione can't fix Ron or Harry problems, nor should she be expected to.  Ginny's rant is borne out of frustration, nothing more.Eugene's guardian is a piece of work.  What a horrible woman.  Now that Hermione has found out that 'Mr. Black' is Severus, hopefully things will change for Harry and Eugene.  :D

Eugene the Matchmaker, kind of has a nice ring to it.  He might be pretty good at it if Mr. Black doesn't hex him into next week.   Hermione is really falling hard for the little guy.  I hope she can make a difference in his life.  They all deserve some happiness.  Great chapter!  :D

I think it's sweet that Eugene thinks that Hermione's hugs can cure 'Mr. Black' of his ailments.  The kid has seen enough of the ugly side of humanity, maybe Hermione can help him see the beauty.  Mr. Black's use of the word know-it-alls is intriguing.  Hmmm...  Great chapter!  :D

Hermione must have been devastated by her parents reaction to her.  'Thanks for saving our lives, but we didn't like the way you went about it, so piss off.'  What a pair of idiots.  Heartbreaking!At least she's free from Ron now.  No more savagery in the bedroom.  What a pig!   Great chapter!  :D

After a month, Hermione finally stopped bleeding - A MONTH!!!  I would have hexed his testicles off.  My god, what an ass.  Ron is just plain thick.  She needs to trade up.Harry is suffering horribly.  It's sad seeing him almost raving over the loss of Severus.  Great chapter!  :D

Fantastic beginning.  Severus' body missing, Harry trying to curse Lucius and the Weasley's loss - that's one hell of a chapter.  :D

It's is fun to see Severus so overcome with emotion, so thrilled to know that he, the greasy git of the dungeons, has the love this beautiful witch, and so "smugly" proud that he is going to be a father.  Hermione's love for him and acceptance of him has helped him to heal.I wonder how Eugene will react when they tell him that Hermione is going to have Severus' child.  I'm thinking he will be thrilled.Very nice chapter!Beth 

Hi there. I am still enjoying your story very much. I don't mean to boast but I actually saw Red Bank Road the other week. We were staying at our caravan in Coniston for the week and paid Grasmere a visit. The road is directly across from one of the main car parks in the village. Didn't spot the cottage though. As usual it was absolutely deluging down and we got drenched. Hopefully Sev has now ditched Mrs Potter (nee Evans) for good and will get on with his life with Hermione. Well done. Best wishes, Love Ali xxxxx. 

After everything, he has the right to be smug.