Wow. It is terrible when one gets what she always wanted only to find out that is not what she wanted at all. The real Severus would be so much better than a spectral version. But somehow I think they are connected through the spell and he is aware of what goes on. Although, he might not understand it, I believe he controls his spectral self. Doesn't he?

Oh wow, what a chapter.  I can't wait to see Snape's reaction, if he'll figure out why he dreamt about Hermione despite taking a sleeping potion.

*does a lap of the house cackling with glee* Eeeeeeeeeeeeeevil, but I do like it when Hermione pushes her ethical boundaries. Makes her remind me of me XD

I am glad that she didn't go running back to Seamus... that would be wrong.  Still, it would have kept her from her more dangeros activity of the night. I'm glad she got a little creeped out in the end of her experiment.  I know I did.  It seemed like such a good idea on paper but putting it into practice wasn't what she/I expected.  Typical Severus to jump to conclusions where the girl of his desire and a Potter are concerned.  I was actually hoping he'd find her at the window ledge and they would make further progress with their relationship, or lack there of (if they want to keep deluding themselves).  Accio next chapter!  Dang, that never works for me.

I'll never look at candy the same way again! Please tell me she kept the rest of the caramel! I don't think this little taste is going to be enough. 

oooh my.  I think we're in for a bit of a ride!  Can't wait for the next chapter!!!

So that's where the caramel comes from!  And there I was thinking you just had a asweet tooth! :)

I HATE YOU!!! Cliffie indeed *sniffs*. You are evil, pure, unadulterated evil.  How could you? Really, how...? *sighing* That is the best spell ever and, oh, how I wish I could do the same!  I almost cried from reading that part.Waiting for chapter 22 with great anxiety...C

*crack*a ghostly love affair.phew. your description of her exploring Snape-doll was so tender, and poor Hermione so confused jumping back and forth from being unethical, being pathetic and doing, or taking what she desires the most. angsty in the end, whrere the whispered words came in. *shiver*.oh yes, not all that is feasible is also bearable, or a good thing to do. well not for all. Hermione will manage it.After she got over the first shock.How come, her called for imagination can answer, response? mysique.you have wonderful inventions.this spell. the worlds mirror each other. thank you. you do or give? the stupid non magical world some honour.a thin line between a love potion and some candy. cleverly done!!

Hmm. Will we see his side of things?

Snape is getting soft. no! gets his share while he sleeps.well, there might be no time later, he is right about that.And she muses about the same problem.grr.this bad thing called war.seperates so many lovers.a wonderful description of the class scene, where has to get himself under control or else he would play with her hair and kiss her right there and then. too cool.so nice being smiled at by Hermione. right you are bloke.And how grand it is, to feel HAPPY and STRONG!! he is such a lucky guy, to get to know these feelings finally. late maybe, but he tastes it. (hopefully more of course) Yes, you are absolultely right:Isn't it embarrassing? your teenager-students are your potential rivals. urgh.just imagine a duell between Severus and Seamus *lol*

he got the vital information by Myrtle!!! That was brilliant!!!!!oh no, please, the nosy Lavender plays detective and gets behind the secret lovers secret before they even know they are secret lovers. that is so unfair!! grr.hope there is not to great a trap waiting for poor Hermione.not that she is "dying, but dying happy" . Oh I definitely don't begrudge her on her grand victroy "Friends"! who would have thought to hear this word from HIM!nice nice nice scene on the Quidditch - place.a-ha.some soul to protect. of course. at least he was so honest to add the little undeniable truth. well well. he is more than enchanted by her. it is cruel to know ones own fate as far as he does. to know what he has to do, what he hates to do, what will make him an outcast. But to save a soul.Even if it isn't hers. It is some one innocent.And that is so grand of him.poor guy.

Oh my god. I feel like my heart broke with this last chapter. This was such a wonderful story and now I am in tears because Severus is all alone and Hermione doesn't even remember him. I really really hope you write the sequel because I cannot handle this ending!!!!

Arrrgh!  Probably one of the best fanfics I have read...and it just stopped!  OOOOOh, more please...fast and complete.  NOW!

I'm quite certain that this is going to be my very favorite story ever.Thank you!!

I loved the differences and similarities to their dreams.  Will they realize they've been dreaming of one another in this way, I wonder?

OMG! I need more! Like, this instant. I immediately went to your authors page and looked for this sequel you taunt me with, and realized this story was freshly finished. That makes me feel both good and bad. Good, because it means you are still writing, and a sequel will probably happen. Bad, because it means I have nothing now! (I'm selfish in my reading, can you tell?) But, seriously, I'm in love with what you have created. I've seriously neglected my work today, desperately reading. Please, please, please, WRITE! Youre good at it, and it is so much fun to expereience. You have a new, devoted reader.

I've just joined TPP and found your fic yesterday. I have to say it was a treat to be able to read such a lot in 2 sittings! I really like Hermione in this story, the way she checks herself before speaking to SS reminds me of her telling herself to keep calm at the sorting ceremony in the film version of TPS.Snape too at his snarkiest when he should be appreciative, I am most definately hooked and am really looking forward to your updates.SGx

Are these dreams a way of communication between the two?

Roaring and pounding came from the next room, and screaming, and sobbing. The pounding left bruises on the walls. Little pools collected on the floorboards where the blood from inside the walls leaked out.WOW, if I didn't already like your story, reading these lines would have made it worth the reading. Great stuff!Must also thank you for the music link in the previous ch. The guitarist's playing and the song are so beautiful. I wish he had an album of that music out!

two dream sequences. just wonderful to read.those boots.wonder what that means.obviously this is getting serious. ahem. he can deny as as much as he likes.a veerrryy small part of his body dosen't care..at least he got his kick in the ass and goes right up to her and does some talking. I would never have guessed he ever would feel the necessity. but some things solve overnight, don't they? heheoh, and I love your disclaimer-phrases and re-phrasings!!

Can't wait to read the next bit! I love tha way their dreams were linked, I only hope he doesn't 'do the right thing' and hold her at arms length!

weird.  they're connected somehow.  you usually only have dreams like that when there is powerful magic involved. 

I am very much enjoying this story. The dreams (both of them) were very .... well, dreamlike. By that, I guess I meant that they didn't really make sense, except in that oddly warped way that dreams make sense to the dreamer. I loved the way music was wound throughout both of their dreams. Waiting for the next chapter.

Ah, here we go again. Just when it looks like he's figuring things out. Now, I want to see if the conversation goes the way he wants it to.