She DID have a bottle. I didnt think someone would throw away perfectly good booze. Heh. The thought of Snape pouring booze on his wounds made me shudder. I bet that really smarts.

How pissed is Raven going to be when he realizes she doesnt have the bottle? meep

I'm so glad that they're going to enlist outside help, finally--while they're both formidable intellectually, even they can't do it all alone!  Hopefully having Minerva and Dumbledore's portrait on their side will at the very least be an encouragement to them, and expanded resources as well.  The Hogwarts library should have some good research material, at any rate.Also like how their relationship is growing, despite their misgivings regarding the return of Raven's memories and how that may affect his personality.  There may be some bumps in the road, but I know it will turn out all right!  I see the next chapter is in queue... I will check back soon to read it...

This is my favorite chapter yet! I adore the clean gentleman Raven. I hope the potion they make helps.

YES!  Going to talk to Dumbledore's portrait will surely be of help in some way.  Even if he doesn't know the answer right away, he will be able to give them some information that may point them in the right direction.I was so happy that Severus and Hermione were able to talk honestly about their feelings for one another.  Both deserve a chance for happiness after all the unhappiness they have lived through.  Their lovemaking was very sweet and gentle, like two who are just coming to terms with the depths of their feelings would do.I'll be interested to see how Hermione goes about getting in touch with Minerva and what the Headmistress' reaction will be when she finds out that not only is Hermione alive, but Severus is too.Great chapter, dear!Beth

Its so bittersweet that their roles have reversed. now she is the teacher and he is the person needing help.

How truly lovely this story is. I love the way you have refrained from using overly erotic or explicit words to describe their love making - makes it sound so much sweeter and nicer in their case. I'm so glad that they've found true joy with each other; I feel sure that they have indeed become 'one whole person' in each case. And I loved the phrase 'thank you for making me human again'... :-)

Giving one's soul to another...

"Thank you for making me human again." Sniff ... so beautiful.

That was so lovely.  I don't want to lose Raven. 

What a lovely first time for our favorite couple. I just hope things work out for them once Raven regains his memory and all the baggage and complications that come with being Severus Snape.

So, back to old Dumbles, huh? :)

That was very sweet. I am interested in reading if they talk to DD portrait .Livvy

HM Interesting that - real posibility that Dumbledore might know something. I enjoyed Raven's reaction to the pictures in the history book - nothing like watching the warbattle rage while you're reading about it! LOL It's going to be fun to see his reaction to the portraits! Nice lemons too.

Nice chapter, this story is progressing nicely.

This is a lovely story.  I'm enjoying it very much.

whoa!  so that's what happened!  great update.  thanks

Thank you for another great update!

wow, i can't wait to read the next chapter!  maybe that is the secret message to Raven!

Thanks for answering! Severus' childhood was very sad without doubt. You story is not making me sad, I find it quite touching. FF is the site calles simply "fanfiction", if you google it you will find it.

Now they are getting somewhere. :)

Well that explains his memory loss. Viewing his memories was heartbreaking.

Your story is heartbreaking. I'm impatient to read the next chapter.Is it possible to loose your memory for a moment and when you recover it not to remember the time during which you had your memory lost? Because I find it a little bit strange, but I'm not a doctor ;).Why don't you publish your story on FF? I have the impression that the stories there are validated very quickly.

Great chapter. The scene with Eileen and her baby was just heartbreaking./M

Oh wow! So that's what happened!! Awesome chapter....