Eileen kind of bothers me here.  I agree with Severus, what kind of mother asks that of her son.  But I can see Hermione's point that she loved him.  Oh, well.  That was a good chapter.

Holy,What a sick childhood.Poor Sev.Can't wait for the next chappy.

I felt so sorry for Raven when he viewed this next memory.  It has to be extremely frightening to think of the things he might see, and seeing them makes him both angry and sad.  He had to have great courage to make the decision to view the memories.  Thank goodness he has Hermione to help him deal with the aftermath.It was a blessing that he was there to stop her from waking from her nightmare and running helter-skelter through the darkness of the cave.  There is no telling what would have happened to her.Together they make a formidable team, and together they can work through the problems they encounter as they pursue their quest to rid Severus of the curse that Voldemort put on him through the Dark Mark he bears and to help Harry recover from the problems he suffers as a result of the connection he shared with the Dark Lord.This chapter hinted at the struggles they have ahead of them once Raven remembers all of Snape's memories:  “You are the only good thing in my life. I promise never to hurt you.”Hermione pressed herself against him. She knew he might not be able to keep that promise, but it was good to hear.Hopefully their love for each other and their determination to be together will give them the strength they will need to overcome the problems they will face.I really liked the description of the cave they found, and I did a little on-line searching to learn more about the marvelous caves in the area they are searching.  Nice work!Beth

Another great update, it is always a joy to find a new chapter to this story:-))

How big are those caves? Sounds like wonderland down there! :)

sad, so sad.  such a painful life.  if it wasn't for harry he'd be better off living as raven.  wonderful update.  thanks so much

she watched the young woman soothe and heal the older man with her love  That is just the most perfect line. Its exactly what she is doing with her love!!

Poor Hermione.  It must feel awful to know that helping Harry may result in losing the Raven personality.

wonderful update.  thanks so much

Very nice, I liked Raven's admission about how Minerva felt like a mother.

He should tell Minerva.  That was sweet.

 I love that they are sharing this journey together and I also like the fact that they are quite happy that their relationship has been noticed. I imagine that they are going to need all the strength they can get from their shared new-found love in the upcoming chapters! :-)

I anticipate greatly the upcoming journey! Mountains... Romania... What a setting for them!

Thank you! I need another Ravin chappy to make my day!!! I am glad Hermione isn't tell Ravin too much abut his past. He may not want to change back. Great as always 5 out of 5.I give it more if I could.

yipes.  all the work involved on finding the cave and it may not even have ANYTHING of use to them.  yet they have to find it.  I wonder if they can get help from Romanians wizarding community -- show them the Pensieve memory of the cave (if any).  thanks for the new chapter!

I hope the memories he left will help him and be a comfort to him.

I was so hopeing that he'd remember more. Ah well. Two is a good start. A box of memories, eh. Good choice. And Minerva will help get them started on their journey. Willl they see all the memories bfore leaving or just a few?  When a patient wakes up from Anesia, there is confusion. That who they are has to meld with that which they had been. It's a difficult time. Some revert back, some do not. coma patients that wake up and have slow recall also experience this, but Raven has a totally different personality than Snape had. It will be interesting to see how you handle it.

It was so very like Severus to have stored his memories and left a journal to help him regain his memories.  The moss sample may turn out to be an important clue in finding the right cave.  I can't wait to see how this journey turns out.  Thank you for a great update!Beth

At least Severus had planned well in advance! :)

i loved the way you wrote albus...would that he was like that.  this was a superb update.  thanks so much

Ah, the journey. I take it that this will be part 2 of the story?This is fun. I'm glad you are sharing it with us.

The plan was six months, then an owl? Wow, he could have been killed in the streets by then.

I think the transition from friends to lovers was beautifully handled. It was time. They do seem to complete each other.

I really love this story! I can only imagine what anyone would think when they are told to use the Floo for the first time! :) Lovely

AHHH!!! Why did you stop at a cliffy? You evil ,evil thing you!!Lol. I love the story,it's so well written and everybody comes to life. I want more,no,I need more so hurry and post!