another excellent chapter.  I can't wait for more!

how wonderful that was for neville and his parents.  what a terrific chapter.  thanks muchly

Very emotional chapter.  I'm so glad the Longbottoms have been saved.

Two down, one to go! :)

This story is wonderful, each chapter is a treat.

Aww, nice youch that he's helping Neville. I am glad that you're going to restore them, hopefully - I don't think I have read any fics with this in.

ACK!!  where is chapter 37?  there needs to be more.  hopefully soon?  ive really enjoyed this story so far. :D

I'm so elated that Severus is accepting the part of his psyche that Raven represented.  Combining his magic with Hermione's has to be such a spiritual feeling, like blending part of his soul with hers.  He's letting her in more and more now.  It can only help him in the end.  Three cheers for the Longbottoms getting out of their curse induced prison.  Neville will finally get to know his parents!  I hope they will be well enough to attend his and Luna's wedding.  That would be so fantastic!  Now to see how everyone does before trying to recover Harry.  Excellent chapter!  :D

Oh, so glad the spell worked!  And with Hermione's help, he was able to do it.  And he recognizes that.  Now he just needs to remember Raven.  Oh, and heal Harry of course.  I'm sure he'll need her even more for that.  How do you find love for a person you've hated for forever?

that was really great. i can't want for more. 

That was absolutely beautiful.

Yay!!  I'm glad Alishus turned out to be not quite a jerk.  Of course Severus would have a tough time singing of love to someone he didn't love -- totally understandable -- and I am very glad indeed that Hermione was there to encourage Severus with the singing.  Thanks for the update!

Wonderful chapter, absolutely wonderful!!!

Im not sure which I am more pleased about the Longbottoms or Grendel. A lovely chapter

I loved seeing Neville's parents restored to him--when his mother Alice mentioned that she had been aware all those years but couldn't say anything, it just broke my heart.  I'm sure Neville is doubly glad that he kept visiting over the years and talking to them now.  And how interesting that Severus and Hermione seem to share an empathic link with one another.  Has this even dawned on him yet?  Certainly something to think about!Maybe seeing how an old rival of his changed and became a better man will give Severus confidence that he can and will do the same.  And maybe it will also let him see people like Harry with new eyes, as well.

I liked the way you introduced the old battle between Alishus Davenport and Severus, and then revealed that the Healer had long ago come to understand that Severus was a good man and had saved the lives of his wife and children during a Death Eater attack.  I thought is was a very clever way to let Severus see that people had really come to understand that he was a good and courageous wizard who had labored long and hard to bring about the downfall of the Dark Lord.  Very nicely done, m'dear!But you didn't stop there, you let us see how Healer Strout had enormous confidence in Severus and his abilities.  She trusted him and was sure that what he had told them was accurate.  She is another person who holds him in high esteem.  Seeing Neville's parents restored to him was so sweet.  The few things he and his father were able to share before he drifted off to sleep brought tears to my eyes.  And when his mother told him that she had watched him for years even though she couldn't respond to him because of the curse was so moving.  I can imagine how a mother would feel at that moment.I loved it that Severus took himself and Hermione back to his lair where they would be safe and quiet while he gained back his strength.  He was exhausted and knew that being close to Grendel would help him recover.  And I think it will give him and Hermione time alone to talk about all that has happened and to prepare for healing Harry.Severus has begun to admit to her just how important she is to him, and he even allowed her to see how much Grendel had to do with his surviving the war.  He has admitted that he needs these good things in his life:  “I can’t really live without him or you, Hermione.”  Yes!  Yes!  Yes!  Great chapter, Jeannie.Beth

Glad to see the experiment worked on the Longbottoms.  Bonus on Severus revealing that he needs Hermione!

*sniff*  that scene with neville was so touching.  thanks so much for this lovely update

Oh, wow!  The Longbottoms back?  How delightful- your Neville warms the cockles of my heart, he does.  Scared, weirded-out, hopeful, shocked Neville just does me in.  Looking forward to the next chapter,Livi

Aw, what a great blessing it would be if Neville had his parents back.  Hope it works!

Lovely chapter!  What a wonderful gift to give Neville!  This new and improved Severus really knows how to make my heart do flip flops.  I really admire him for offering to try and improve the quality of life for Alice and Frank.  He's come a long way.  :D

Oh how wonderful for Neville and his family.  I am so proud of Severus!

Beautiful thought.  What a wonderful gift - a way for Severus to right one of the wrongs done by the Death Eaters to a young man who courageously fought a world that seemingly wanted only to see him suffer. 

awesome!~

Oh, good idea!:)