Your Hermione is rather good with kids. It takes a lot to have a bunch of kiddos following you around and walking with their hand in yours.I hope they listened to her story and remember it in future.Poor Eugene. He probably has been shut away in the cupboard under the stairs by his vile family ...

Eugene's aunt is a real nasty piece of work.  I hope Hermione is able to do something about getting Eugene out of their home and into hers.  That boy needs to be around people who understand what it is like to grow up as a witch or wizard.Wow!  I love this chapter and the way Hermione taught the boys a lesson in tolerance and forgiveness by telling them the story of Severus, Lily and Harry.  Well done.I can't wait to see your next update.  I want to know how Severus reacts to seeing Hermione, and what he has to say, and how much of his memory is in tact, and... oh, everything!Beth

Amazing, simply amazing.

hey - just got into your story - love the plot and your secondary characters - but especially appreciate your work in of some great discussion points of faith!!  Thank you for that courage and committment - it is even more wonderful when wrapped in a great story!  keep up the good work!

What a great chapter!  It was really nice to hear Hermione tell Professor Snapes story to the boys.  Maybe she can also get them to be nice to Eugene with the same concept.  Speaking of Eugene, I hope his mean Aunt & Uncle don't have him trapped under the stairs too.  What a flaming bitch.  I hope Hermione really gives those nasty people what for eventually.  But first, how will Severus handle seeing her?  I seriously hope he doesn't freak out.  I'm just going to be hanging out on this cliff till you update again.  Much Love ~ Brena

Hehe - nice.I look forward to reading more!A~~

Thank you for a great update! I hope Hermiones meeting with Severus goes tolerabely well, not at least because of Eugene. I am so looking forward for the next update!

Did he know about her? I'm looking forward to their conversation.

You... are... evil... leaving it at that!  I do hope that if he has gone a bit crazy, he's curable.  I like what Hermione said about people who are hurting and how they like to see others miserable too.  Very true.

Well, she seems to understand him well enough. :)

Oh, please update, pretty please! I'm dying to see what happens next... and I loved Hermione's little lesson!

Now why didnt someone think to put a tracing spell on him or something? ((considers)) I expect they were all in shock and dealing with a ranting Harry was foremost on their minds. Where is Severus? Have you hurt my boyfriend?

Question of the day:  Will Ron ever grow up?  Thank heavens Hermione did and realized what little she had with him.  Too bad about her parents.  I've often wondered if they'd be angry with her for Obliviating them without their permission.  It's a shame they chose to remove her from their life entirely.

Woohoo - go, Hermione! I'm glad she made the right decision, and glad that she handled it well. Good stuff! Thank you for posting, Cat

wow...what an interesting take on the events arround the final battle.  i think you have harry donwn to a tee.  no way after all he went thru could he come out normal and well adjusted.  i look forward to where hermione's going from here.  thanks so much

A big THANKS for this wonderful fanifction. :) You found such empathetic words, I sometimes had tears in my eyes.
I also enjoyed your idea, what can possibly happen when a wizard lost parts of his memories.

Thanks for writing and sharing.

Best wishes,
Dawndancer

That's too bad about her parents but I'm glad she cut Ron loose. They both deserve to be loved. Ron's lovemaking is possessive and a boost for his ego. He doesn't love her enough to listen much less change. Great chapter, I'm looking forward to the next.

Ron just doesn't get it, does he?

Interesting, although I don't think I could give a 'blueprint' like Harry did.  I think he meant well and of course sex is different for men then women, but I can't see the kiss as a blueprint.I am glad that he supports Hermione's decision however.  I feel bad for Ron, he means well, but Hermione is right.  They just don't 'fit'.

I can't wait to see who she finds to provide that tenderness.

This story is so touching. Please update soon.

It's interesting the contrasts you use; Ginny and Harry have a soft, tender, romantic love, shared intimact, whereas Ron is sexually using Hermione soley for gratifiacation and Hermione is not seeing it. For someone so bright, she is not really considering the relationship at all.  You have each character's character down so well: Ginny's patience, caring, and understanding of Harry and his needs; Harry irrational behavior and his trait of hurtling forward without fully rationalizing his actions - coupled with his guilt of Severus death. His 'I didn't get to say good bye in the courtroom was so heart breaking. Hermione, ever the voice of reason and clairty, understands Harry so well, sees Ron for how he is and accepts him, but can't see what's best for herself. And Ron - as insensitive as ever, selfasorbed, thoughtless and dense. But I have a few questions: How did Severus' wand get to Dovetown? Did Severus show up in his portrait? Why is Hermione sticking with Ron, especially when she can 'feel' and 'experience' a love like Ginny and Harry have, even vicariously through the noises that come to her through the wall. In a way this story really brings out the deep feelings of loss and the varying steps that each person goes through in mourning.

I'm wondering about Harry's fanatical belief that Severus is alive.  Could it be magically induced?