You do do happy endings right? Although, I actually prefer stories where it takes a while to bring characters together. Change tends to happen slowly, so I kind of like that you are not having Snape suddenly accept the relationship. Are you going to have Hermione be okay right off the bat, or will she hit a rough patch before picking up her life? She was pretty fragile before all of this. 

Oooh... he's such a coward!I know... 'don't call me coward...' blah blah blah... but seriously! Running away from Hermione! lolSo loving this still, can't wait for the next chapter.

Oh how sad!  I hope Severus comes to his senses soon!

Wonderfully written conflicted Snape!  Kind of rude exit, but given its Snape---one couldn't expect much better.  The lines about love hurting him, etc. are gut-wrenching--at least he's feeling something.

What a hard head!  Poor Hermione, perhaps Minerva will be of help...

He left her!  Oh, Brother!  Is she okay?  I'm surprised she hasn't collapsed before this, the way she is running herself ragged.  She's got to be exhausted.I'm glad that Severus is finding it difficult to be around Hermione.  Maybe it means that Raven is getting through to him.  Little by little, bit by bit, Raven's feelings are surfacing; and Hermione is right, those feelings are scaring the daylights out of Severus.  Great chapter.  I'm so happy the next installment is in the queue!!!  :D

Severus is really stubborn. I hope he 'll admit his feeling soon. Thank you for writting this  storie

awesome!

Well, now we wait for Severus to stop hurting himself.  You're doing a marvelous job capturing Severus' thoughts and feelings.  Despite the fact that I just want him to give in, that's really not him.  So, even though I'd love for him to pull Hermione to him, it's just not the right time.  And he really needs to sink into himself and feel what it's like without her, whether he remembers her or not.  Raven certainly does, and he's definitely trying to show Severus what he's missing.I really loved what Raven wrote to him, especially about if he chose to abandon Hermione.  It seems that Raven understood Severus pretty well, despite the fact that he hadn't met him in person.

wow, heartbreaking

Well done but I do wish your chapters were longer.  I find Severus' reactions to be completely normal and understandable.  If I understand correctly, the last time he knew Hermione it was as a former student he'd never been kind to and who thought him a murderer.    Waking up to find himself owing her a life debt and hearing she'd fallen deeply in love with his "other" self can only be shocking and terrifying for him.  Severus should certainly be more grateful to Hermione but he's not about to suddenly love her - especially not without Raven's memories.  I find this completely believable and true to my version of Severus Snape.  Do I wish Severus would really listen to Hermione and Raven?  Yes I do.  But he has to come that conclusion in hs own way.  And even if he does, there another long road ahead for him on the path to a meaningful relationship.  At least that's the way I see it!

OH MY GOODNESS...PLEASE, please let Severus have feelings for her...I loved this chapter, Raven is slowly showing Severus that he can have feelings for Hermione, Oh I'm in tears..I'm thinking Severus is afraid he will be like his father.. and be hateful and abusive to Hermione..I do hope he will see some of the scenes from the necklace, times he and his mother were happy...WELL DONE! I am loving this story and I hope that Severus and Hermione will be together by the end...

this was great. can't wait for the next one. it is getting very emptional now.  

I absolutely have no room for Severus issues, I most sincerely think Hermione should realise that Raven is gone, replaced with a bat who have no room for feelings, lest at least for her. I know I am grumpy, but I am rather annoyed with Severus and his petty issues. Hermione deserves far better than that grumpy old sod. When she returns to Hogwarts, she should stay there, she has done enough begging and understanding, if there shall be any hope for her with a Severus who can function as a man worthy of loving, Severus have to change himself, she can't save him. She has told him the truth, if he wants to ignore it, she will be better off without him.

I can feel Hermione's pain.  That is such a difficult thing to read, the way Severus is treating her.

Wow, wow, wow!

At least Grendel is happy to have SEverus back. That makes one. All grumbling aside I do see signs of his thawing in this chapter. It gives me hope!

First of all, THANK YOU for bringing our Severus back.  Raven was sweet and fun but I'm delighted to have Snape's snark and many, MANY faults back.  And bravo for pulling no punches on giving Hermione the full Snape.  And for giving us a ray of hope at the end of this chapter.This story remains brilliant.  I'm sure there's a long way to go before all is well.  I'm hanging on every word.

"I'm going to feed Grendel"???  What a transparent excuse to get away that is!  Sev ought to be embarrassed for that one, they'll take away his Slytherin card!    Still, it's interesting how the tactile memories are the ones getting through the most often.  Things feel familiar but he doesn't know why.I'm glad that Severus is at least starting to talk out a little of what went on beforehand with Hermione.  I'm sure he's no closer to understanding it or believing it, but at least he's beginning to talk to her.What will he decide to do about the journal Raven left for him?  On the one hand, reading it will give him some insight into the missing block of time he has.  On the other, Severus might be afraid that if he does start to remember things they won't be genuine memories.  They'll be colored by what he's read in the journal and he'll read things into them that never actually happened.  I'm not saying that's what would happen, but he might be reluctant to take a memory that surfaced later at face value if it seemed to match "too much" with a journal entry.  A possible way to get around this would be to let a memory surface and then get Hermione to find a corresponding entry in the journal that he could read after the fact.  Hmm.Love reading this, and can't wait until the next chapter!

Wow--Severus is back, and with a vengeance!    However, it's fun watching him attempt to figure out just what went on during his time of memory loss.  With so many of the fan stories you're always reading about Hermione assuming that Severus hates her and how could he possibly see her as anything different, but I loved how you turned it on its ear with Sev's thought: "He couldn’t fathom how she had come to be the person who had helped restore him. He thought the girl and her friends hated him."  Too cool!Also liked how his unconscious memory is disturbing him... knowing the feel of Hermione's embrace, the thought of his mother fresh in his mind though he hadn't dwelt on her in years, etc.  I'm sorry that Raven is virtually submerged at the moment, but I'm looking forward to seeing him peek out more and more hopefully.  I'm also looking forward to Sev's consternation when this happens.  Am I mean?  I can't help it, I think it'll be fun!

From the hints you wrote in, I could tell that Severus was beginning his regression during "date night".  I enjoyed where you wrote, "He felt younger than he had in years, and he wanted what any young man might want after a night spent dancing. Part of him frowned at his thoughts. He loved Hermione. He loved her mind and her soul, and yet his only thoughts were for her body."  And later, "As Hermione finally fell asleep, Raven grinned like a teenager."    It was painful to read his decline, and especially when it suddenly hit Hermione like a slap in the face.  But it will hopefully allow her to begin pulling back a little emotionally, to prepare for what may happen once the potion is ready.I am so hyped up for the reveal!  I gotta run to the next chapter and see what happens!

I hope he remembers soon.

yes, the dawn is slowly breaking.  i was prepared for this outcome, too, but i also didn't realize how painful it would be.  superb update.  thanks so much

I read this straight through and was devestated that there wasn't more written. Though I'm sure I'll be equally sad when you are finished.

I look forward to more.

Well, at least he let her touch him, some progress is being made.  I'm betting she will grow on him, like a fungus since he is a potion master.