That was great. he finally gave in and she said the wrong name. at least he didn't leave before he listened(easdropped) how she left about him. Hermione needs to give him the book, since he forgot it when he left the first time and she has it. she should take it and leave it for him without his knowing and he finds it after she leaves for the night.

Splendid work, Jeannie!!!!!  This chapter is very well written, and I could feel the emotional turmoil that overtook both Hermione and Severus.I hope the night he spent in his lair will have given him enough thinking time to remember the journal and the vial of memories Raven left for him.  The two of them will be working closely for the next three weeks, and during that time I hope Severus will muster the courage to read and relive the time that he spent with Hermione as Raven.  I don't think he will ever be happy without her in his life.That searing kiss they shared in his office and the way it made him feel has to have made a big impression on him and the way he sees things.Fabulous chapter, dear!  Hugs, Beth

This chapter was very powerful. Who knows what one is capable of until one is faced with a situation. I also think the evil from the area was influencing her. Raven, has a great deal of experience dealing with the Dark Arts, even if it was as Severus Snape. Thank goodness for Dobby and friends.

Rather grim chapter, lets hope Severus finds his way.

Well, at least Raven hasn't totally disappeared.  Severus will eventually be forced to coexist with him.

I have been away for a while and had some catching up to do. And it was fun to read such a long stretch of chapters all at once.I love angsty stories and this one is overflowing with angst now.Great job.

When she called out Raven instead of Severus, I thought that might be it for them. I'm glad you had him think about about what Raven meant to her and realize how much he wanted to remmeber. That was lovely ending to that chapter. (So lovely in fact, I went back and restarted the story.)

(This is for three first chapters)

An interesting beginning.    

writing style is a bit choppy, some places your paragraphs are only one or two lines long.   Sentences seem short.  A combination of short and longer, more complicated, sentences give your writing a flow that readers appreaciate.

The choppiness is improving by chapter 3!    

The end of chapter three is very touching.

That moved me.  There was a desperate honesty to it, illustrating how broken Snape is.

Honestly, though, the gruel made me laugh.  I can’t think of any bar that would sell gruel  (who would buy it?)  Have you ever eaten it or seen it for sale?  I would have written that even though it was late, she knew the soup kitchen  (or homeless shelter)) would be open and they would give her some simple, nourishing food if she asked.

This story really just gets better and better. I vocally cursed when she called out Raven's name. Good thing all the kiddie-poos were in bed or I'd have had some 'splainin' to do.

So glad he didn't go get drunk. Glad also he heard Hermione's tears. His reactions (positive) to her were quite a surprise. I was expecting him to push her away longer, but that Raven fellow keeps chipping away at his psyche. Good for him. I hope Severus can eventually remember everything.

For a few brief, shining moments, Severus got to feel what Raven and Hermione had in the palm of his hand.  I hope it was a big enough enticement for him.  I'm really glad that he didn't revert back to his drinking.The potion for Harry is only a few weeks away.  I hope that gives Severus enough time to crack open Raven's journal and read a few pages.  Hermione still has the vial of memories for him to view if he's willing to see them.  Great update!  :D

The Snape facade is slipping away. :)

Keep at him girls!

Step One: Get him to sign the contract.  Check! :)

aww, poor things.  It's so heart-breaking.  I hope they find each other again soon.  I'm loving this story. 

Raven is in there somewhere... he just needs a little leeway to get back out! :)

Hehe. She is getting to him... :)

Now she has to start all over again! :)

Oh, he went and youthified on her! :0

Oh, I feel for Hermione, because she doesn't know, but I'm glad that Severus is trying.  And I'm sure it is harder than heck for him.

I am so enthralled with this story.  I am praying to Raven's God that Severus finds a way to come to peace with his past and his present.  Perhaps he should read Raven's journal.

I just wanted to say that I believe this to honestly be one of the most clever and original story lines that I've read here. Very well done! I can't wait to see how this all turns out!

goodness!  two steps forward one step back!  what a stubborn man!  great update.  thanks muchly

Harry lying there incapacitated is a horrible thought.  Harry lying there day after day without the comfort of Ginny's voice or warmth is devastating.  I'm glad she is listening to Hermione on that subject.Speaking of Hermione, Severus needs to seriously stop being an ass and cut her a break.  It's the least he could do.  Thank goodness she told him up front about being added to the staff.  Can you imagine the fallout if he learned it later on or from somebody else?  She's a lovely woman who did her best to help him when he needed it the most, but she's only human.  If he continues this behavior of walking away from her and running into the shadows, he's going to cause her to lose hope.  I'm glad that Minerva straightened him out about the reason why Hermione and Raven worked so hard to bring his consciousness back to the foreground.  I hope he takes Minerva's advice to heart.  The world could be his oyster if he would only allow it.  Great update!  :D

Poor Severus.  Always more pain and misery.  I hope he gets some happy happy stuff soon.

This just gets better and better.  I am dying to see what happens next.