Oooooooooooo. Excellent chapter...I love it! Was frieghtened there when Hermione encountered the vampire.  So glad Raven drove a stake through it's heart. I loved the way they got through the solid wall, well sand/solid wall, excellent description.. Looking forward to another chapter soon I hope..Squeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!

Oh NO a cliffie!!!  Can't wait for the rest!

I think "Voldemort" is a boggart! That is the only way it could know Snape was a "traitor"- by pulling out of Snape's own mind! The challenges through the cave were amazing- but I am also sad that Hermione had to kill the dragon :( Looking forward to the next chapter!

It has to be a boggart! Okay, that's what I will hang on to until the next chapter.Livvy

This has everything but the kitchen sink! Very good job incorporating your ideas into canon -- it's really a quite thrilling chapter! Well done!

omg.  I'm so glad they found the cave and so sorry they went in.  What a terrifying series of events.  That dragon alone was the stuff of nightmares - not to mention 'vamps'!  And now the echo of Voldemort is challenging our hero.  They just can't seem to catch a break.  With Hermione incapacitated, Raven will need to become more than the sum of his parts to defeat this protection layer (I hope it's the last one!!!) and keep her from additional harm.  Fantastic chapter.  I'll stop hyperventilating sometime next week, I'm sure!  :D

Oooh, this just keeps getting better and better!! I really liked the vampire, way to get back to the old kind again! The wall idea was really clever. I'm interested to see what Voldy's doin' here and how. Excited, yeah? =)

Again a brilliant, magnificient chapter. I am totally impressed by the obsticals you had them go through, they were every bit as hard and gruesome one would think Voldibutt would have made them. And then; the big question; is it really Voldibutt they met in the cave or just an image of him? Did he have a horocrux they didn't know about? If it is only a image of the dead snake lover, how did it know about Severus betrayal, that was only revealed by Harry secconds before old snakeface was killed? To say I am looking forward for the next update will as usual be an understatement:-))

How did they get to America all of a sudden? I thought they were in the Carpathian mountains?There are no Indians in Europe. Except immigrants from India. But I don't think that's what you mean here.*is confused now*

Great chapter, I loved their united stand.

I can't wait to see how the integration turns out!

Well, it took most of the morning, but I read the all 20 chapters, and I'm so glad that I did!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!THAT was one hell of a roller coaster ride!!!  Thank goodness old toothy finally recognized Severus or I think it would have been curtains for our duo.  There better be a big 'something special' in that cave for all the trouble they've gone through.Severus not wanting to share Hermione with anyone else is sweet, but if they need help, I hope he's able to put his fears aside and ask for assistance.  Great chapter!!!  :D 

Ugh!  Death Eaters!  What a mess.  Thank goodness Severus stepped in to stop her before she did something she would regret.  And what's up with the Gypsy seer's warning???  Great chapter!  :D

Those necklace memories are so terrible.  It's a wonder Severus functioned in school and stayed sane.  I think it's a good sign that 'Raven' feels a responsibility to Harry eventhough he doesn't remember him.  Maybe Severus will feel a strong compulsion to be close with Hermione if he loses 'Raven's' memories when his return?  :D 

Hopefully they will both be able to get through the mountains and find the cave they need to restore Severus' memories.  Their mutual fear of losing 'Raven's experiences'  once his memories are back in place is so sad.  I have my fingers crossed.  :D

Talk about overcoming incredible odds!  Slytherin's book, tainted ink and blood oaths...Geez!  Great Chapter!!!  :D

It's really touching to see the reaction of Albus and Minerva to 'Raven'.  Love does conquer all.  I guess visiting the caves of the Carpathian's can't be that bad?!?  :D

Oh, Brother!  Sounds like they're headed out on a quest.  From the bizarre looks that Albus and Minerva are giving each other, the romance between Hermione and Severus will take some getting used to.  :D

Yes!  Lemony and lovely!  Don't get me wrong, I'm glad Hermione is going to contact Minerva, but deciding to bed Severus really melted my butter!!!  :D 

It looks like the necklace will be a mixed blessing at best.  How heartbreaking for Severus.Regarding the message in the book; if Severus knew that his mind would be 'taken' if his betrayal were found out, he may have had time to formulate a way to get it back.  At least that's what I hope.  :D 

It took a lot for Hermione not to go through the diary.  Maybe she can focus on the man in front of her and leave the past behind.  And *shock* she kissed him!  Happiness abounds.  The charmed necklace is intriguing.  Will he enjoy the memories, or hate them?  :D

Severus comforting Hermione at the picnic area was just lovely.  His feelings of tenderness toward her seem to be helping him cope with his own problems.  Finding a diary full of awful facts about a life you used to lead, but can't remember, has to be hard for him.  :D

She's worried about falling for him, but he acts like he has already fallen for her.  The kisses, hand holding and hugs speak volumes of the affection he is feeling.  I hope he remembers her when they cure his amnesia.  :D

That must have been some kiss, and he's healed!!!  No wonder she is such a wreck thinking about smooching Severus, he's getting more and more lovable every minute.  :D

Watching the two of them get to know each other is so nice.  I'm so glad he wishes them to be friends.  It figures Severus would get his muscle memory back just from sitting in the lab chopping up ingredients!!!  What a guy!  I loved how he gently wiped away her tears and kissed her.  :D