[gasp]  That's it?  Oh, Severus!!  Wow, you are one brave writer to end a story there.  I'm just relieved that you're promising a sequel.  [prays to the gods that we won't have to wait long]You really are amazing.  I rarely read WiPs, since I'm the impatient kind, wanting to gobble up a story all at once, not able to stand the wait between chapters.  But this one drew me right in, plus, with every update, I felt as if I hadn't been away long, it was that easy to come right back into the Caramel story mode.  Says a lot about your abilities as an author, that does.I'm glad you love this fandom.  I do, too.  It really IS like a party all the time.Anyway, great job--what and ending!  [whew, still in shock]  That Albus, meddling old....  Can't wait to read more from you!

Oh. my. goodness.  Well.  You dug yourself a hole now, didn't you, corianderpie.... hmm, yes.  Quite.  Good going.  How are you going to get yourself out of this one?  With only one chapter left!?!  Oi.  My suspicions are being confirmed.... this can't end well.  Four o'clock?  More like SEE YOU NEVER AGAIN O'CLOCK.  Ruin your life forever o'clock!  NEVER TO LOVE ME AGAIN o'clock.   Yes.Oh.  I'm sad.  And then sad again.  But I hope somewhere in your mind there's a wee little bitty part that wants a happy ending... somewhere.  Sometime.  sigh.

AH-HA!!!  So I wasn't being paranoid for nothing!  I KNEW IT!!  I told you that I knew it!  And look!  Here it is!  ARG!  Lavender!  So.  I see I have two chapters left... and I have the feeling... that I'm not going to particularly like how it ends (more so because I like happy endings).  Unless you just threw all of it to the wind and were like, "F it!  *jumps ten years in the future* and after fighting voldemort and running away together they got married and had a bunch of kids."  LOL!  But that doesn't seem like something you'd do.  You research everything really well and I don't think you'd be able to do that to the characters.  Oh boy.  I guess I need to start preparing myself.  And like I said before, don't be too worried if I avoid you for awhile.  I really love your writing style and your story lines and am really interested in reading through your other stories you posted.  I mean.... you can't have all your stories end sadly, can you?  Or are you that mean?  You're not, are you?!  ARE YOU!?  Say it isn't so!! 

Oh gods.  So I have bad feelings about these letters.  THANK GOD Jill got that letter and it didn't fall into Lavender's hands by accident.  BUT what if Lavendar has been intercepting!?  WHAT IF SHE KNOWS THIS JILL PERSON!?  OI!!!  HERMIONE!!! YOU STUPID GIRL!!  So, yes, I may be paranoid out of my skin but GEE!!  I can't help but be, "aaaaaaaaand now Lavender will pop out and be all like 'HAHAHAHAHA!!!!  I GOT YOU NOW, HERMIONE!!!'... no?  okay aaaaaaaaaaand now!"  Soooo.... prickly over here! Iiee!  LOL!

Snape "plotting"... squeal!  Even the raunchy parts are really beautifully written.  So, yes, I still enjoy the story this far in and since I am so far in... I can't stop.  And I feel like I will be sad when I finish because it'll be all over... unless you end on a sad point and then I'll probably be crushed.  And avoid you for awhile.  But like a moth to a flame, I'll be back to read the rest of your stories.  So I wouldn't worry too much if I were you. 

This is such a beautiful story with characters that are just so real and genuine.  I am left aching at the end, but I really hope to read a sequel one of these days.  I am sure it will be equally fantastic!  Thanks so much for sharing your creativity!!

Well done. That ending was very realistic. That's how they deal with troublesome revelations in the wizarding world. It must have broken Sev's heart to do it and Hermione may have some expaining to do if she takes up with some new beau in between times and realises that she has lost her virginity. But hell...what a good memory to have given back to you. This has been an excellent story, beautifully crafted and written and I can't wait for those robes to start billowing again as we are treated to the sequel. Best wishes, Love Ali xxxx.

Wow, the tea!  First reaction to this being the end was 'no!'  But, I see the logic, as the four phials present innumarate scenarios for how she regains her memory, and if he's in the future with her.  This ending is so ambiguous and the reader can make it what they will, as it's quite unassuming.Well done!  I look forward to reading the sequel.  :)

I *really* shouldn't have read this last chapter during my break at work---had to hide my red eyes for a little bit by taking a walk around the campus. I have loved this story from the very beginning and now I will be watching anxiously for a sequel. (And I have to agree with you - the point at which you ended your first fic is perfect, albeit devastating). So please remember that you've promised us all more.

I loved your story.  Please, Please, Please write the sequel.  The thought of Severus all alone knowing what he could have had, makes my heart hurt!

ooh very nice.  She's definitely getting her own back now.  Fair is fair.

Oooh.  I don't like Lavender.  She should go stuff it somewhere and keep it all to herself so she doesn't go and ruin things!  Because things are just going to go south from here.  Sad face.  Why must she meddle?!  I'm anxious to read on now.  If you were to tell me that she'd suddenly disappear... that would be awesome!  But no such luck, is there?

ooh very nice.  She's definitely getting her own back now.  Fair is fair.

Congratulations on finishing your story. I enjoyed it immensely. Your Dumbledore in particular was right on target. Can't wait to read the sequel! Thank you.

I think you ended the story at the right place - especially if you are writing a sequel.  I really enjoyed the story.  I didn't expect the ending but I think it made it better and It has whet my palate for the sequel.  I hope we see something soon?  Do you pimp stories on WIKTT?  I am looking forward to seeing what happens next!

Oh, I'm glad out of all the stories I favorited to look through later, I picked this one.  It's interesting and unique.  The descriptive language is absolutely beautiful.  I actually squealed when I read "He felt the first tendrils of a headache curling behind his eyes."  How do you do that?  That is just amazing.  It literally takes my breath away.

Brilliant!  Beginning to end, flat out brilliant.This being said, I loathe you.  I hate to start fics that are unfinished, so when I first saw "Caramel", I thought, hey, this looks interesting...but I'll wait until it is done, and then read it through.  So then it was done.  And then I sat down and read it straight through.  And it was excellent.  And now my butt hurts from sitting at my computer for over 5 hours, and Dumblefore is a selfish prick (per usual) and poor Severus is screwed without getting screwed!! Now go write the f*cking sequel, or I will hunt you down like a dog.Thanks for the fic, BTW.  It was quite delicious.  GO.  WRITE.

OMG, I never saw that ending coming.  It makes sense in some ways but I'm stil not crazy about it.  I will miss this fic, I have enjoyed it so much, and I will certainly be looking for the sequel.

I can't believe he would poison her like that. I understand he thinks he's doing what's best because of Albus, but I don't think she'll be so quick to forgive him once he gives her the antidote. To her, he has betrayed her. Besides, what would happen if she decides to have a relationship with someone else? Where would Severus be then, especially if she decides to stay with that other person once her memories are back? I hope you start writing the sequel soon, because this is just too much.

I am in shock.  That was a turbulent ending--but you are right--it is a good place to end it.  And if you are keeping at all within cannon, it could not have ended any other way, really!The slow build up of their attraction throughout this story and the culmination of their relationship was so well done. I enjoyed your story very much. I will look for the sequel.

Wow, I didn't see the end coming.  I can't wait for the sequel.  I can understand your reasoning for ending it here.  This was an awesome story.  Thank you for writing it and putting yourself out there.

I knew you were going to do this, and I know it had to be, but oh!  it hurts!!!I had hoped maybe Hermione would "see it coming" and do a little "hiding" of her own memories in a little phial, with a note to herself to look at or put back into her mind at some future date.  The 4-vials-of-antidote solution is wonderful, but now I"m all worried that she won't find one until it's too late!!! (moan of frustration)My only request is that you do start that sequel as quickly as you can, and please trumpet it to the heavens when you do, so I won't miss it.  I seem to remember you saying it might be a while before you could get to it because of a lot of RL stuff.  I know how that is.  I just trust you not to leave it too long--we'll all be waiting here for you when you come back!By the way, do you know yet what the title of the sequel will be, so I can be watching for it?Thank you again for a wonderful tale!

Wow.  Just wow.  Yes, this was a very emotionally-charged and perfect place to end this story.  While it makes it very sad and angsty, this could stand alone if need be just as it is.  I understand why Severus did what he did, especially when he has the shadow of Dumbledore looming over him...the Headmaster's solution probably wouldn't be one which had an antidote of any kind, so Severus is insuring that he's left himself some hope for the future.I am thrilled and relieved that you don't plan on stopping things here, and that we have a sequel to look forward to in the future!  Rest assured that once it begins, it will immediately go on my Favorites list and I'm jumping along for the ride.  Thank you for sharing this with us!

Oh god, that was so incredibly sad! I am sitting here with tears streaming down my face... sigh. I am so happy that you plan to write a sequel. Do you plan on starting immediately or waiting a while?  In either case, thank you for such a wonderful story. Happy writing, corianderpie.

I don't think words can describe the exact combination of devastated by the loss of Hermione's memory, how much I loved the way the chapter was written, how sad I am that this story is finished, and in such a horrible way, but how hopeful there's a sequel to be written :)I really do love this fic, and I can't wait to see how the plot will develop in a entirely new story.. and I also hope I won't have to wait too long ;) Thank you so much for posting.. <3 xxx