That was so very tragic. 

Awwww that's just so damned cute! You know exactly the kinds of emotions to stir up, you know that? Damned skilled author stirrin' up these ole heartstrings.... Just what I needed today of all days. Thank you. =)

I have a feeling of hope for Severus after reading this chapter.  Little by little he is beginning to open up to Hermione and to talk about what his life was like and what he thought was possible for him.For her part, Hermione is patient without being a door mat, and Severus is beginning to trust her.  Now she only has to figure out the best way to get Severus' memories back.  Ginny is so worn out with her own problems with Harry and Ron that she has no patience left to try to help anyone else.Great chapter!Beth

Good progress. :)

is a very sad day for them all. poor kids...~gives them a werewolf puppy to carefor too...but grumbles when it wont let go of her pants~ gawd dammet what is it with puppies and my pants! i swear to gawd! in the wise words of a song called Time Flies, Every ending is a new beginning

What a surprise to see Harry standing at the door to Garden Cottage!  I'm glad that he came to give Severus his memories, and hopefully he will be better for having seen and talked to his professor.  Even though it was a sometimes tense exchange, I think it was a good thing.Severus seems to be loads better having his memories restored.  Talking to Hermione when he came back from his walk, it seemed that they had crossed a chasm and that there is even more hope for their future.Well done!Beth

finally!  i hope this isn't two steps forward and three steps back!  wonderful update.  thanks so much

Hermione really is rather brave in dealing with Snape all on her own. Having read the other reviews, I know that his state of mind is due to lacking so many memories. I really like this idea of yours. You've done a really good job with this chapter.

Ah---very good!  Now we're getting somewhere---if even while still besotted with incomplete memories of Lily, he can finally "see" Hermione!  Harry, HURRY UP!

I'm worried too about Severus, he doesn't sound totally sane. Is it just because he's lacking some of his memories or complications from the snake venom or has he been cursed? I'm glad Hermione is there for him. Unknown author, you're doing a wonderful job with this story.

poor severus... he really does need those memories back, why hasn't Harry answered?

Why doesn't Harry respond?  It's hard to see Severus so... fragile... for lack of a better word.  Hermione needs to just go dig up Harry!

This is fantastic! I can't wait to see what happens next.

I was thrilled when I got the notice that you had posted this new chapter!  And a fabulous chapter it is.

Hermione's Gryffindor courage was really tested when she was helping Severus.  In his dilutional state, he would become quite a handful.  When he was sitting before the old mirror in Hermione's guest room crying for Lily, I wanted to cry.  However, I did begin to feel a little hope when he admitted that he had blanks in his memory. 

Later when he pushed Hermione away when she placed her hand on his back to comfort him after he and Eugene had argued about Lily, I was afraid that he had hurt her badly.  Then when Eugene punched Severus in the stomach and scolded him, Severus' abrupt return to reality made me know that he still could tell right from wrong, and his apology to Hermine was a good sign.  I became even more hopeful when the Potions master said he would like to accept her invitation to have dinner.

Noticing the smudges on her face, when Severus "whispered, “I don’t think you have ever looked lovelier, Hermione.”  Well, I nearly fell off my chair.  Well done, mystery author!

I can't imagine why Ginny has not replied to Hermione's owl.  It makes me wonder if Harry is sick or, perhaps, in St. Mungo's.  Or perhaps Ginny herself has become ill.

This is a wonderful update.  Thank you so much!  Beth

Interesting development. And what the hell is Ginny up to? :)

Oh, that bit at the end was just so... sigh.Lovely, of him to try.Eugene is such a wonderful boy.And Hermione must have so much patience!Looking forward to the next chapter!A~

Why hasn't Harry sent the memories? I would think a note saying that she needed his memories to help restore his sanity would have brought the entire clan. (If for no other reason than to get her away from Snape.)

wow - what a turn around - what can it mean- and is Ginny hiding the mail from a psycho Harry?  I can't wait to find out!!

Oh wow, what a great chapter!  What is taking Ginny so long?  She could at least say something even if it's "Go to Hell".  Seriously, this is important and will make Harry so happy!  Argh!! It was so scary to see Severus acting that way at the end.  Physical abuse is such a horrid thing and with the child hood he had I'd hope he was beyond that type of behaviour even in his current state.  Anyways, thanks so much for the update.  I can't wait for more!  Much Love ~ Brena

oh wow - my heart jsut aches for him - can't wait to read more -

It's really sad to see Severus so vulnerable and confused. I think it's very realistic that he could end up in such a state, with all he's been through, and now, missing his memories. Great job, can't wait to read more! 

How sad to see him so unwell. I hope getting his memories back heals him. Poor Eugene, he must feel rejected since he's never known Professor Snape any other way. Chilling and shocking chapter.

His state is so very sad.  I'm sure the memories will help, but his mind is so addled... Hopefully he will recover fully. 

Awww.  This is so sad.  I love this story so much.  I was so happy to see Hermione fighting to get him to be healthy again.  I can't wait to see how she ends up getting his memories back!  Hopefully Harry will get to see him.  Please update again soon.  Much Love ~ Brena

Very nice chapter.  I can't wait for more.