Well, yes, there is a cliffhanger. But what is a tiny cliffhanger (anvil-sized?) compared to my absolute certainty that this story will continue soon and that he is fine.Dreamless Sleep, I suspect. But he just must be alive. Must.

I'm curious as to why you felt the need to add in the peculiar resuscitation thing... other than that, another excellent chapter! I'm a little sad though, I don't want it to end!

What a rollercoaster, but seeing the events from another perspective was really enjoyable. You once again managed to keep the integrity of canon and yet weave a second story though it. Good job.  But that evil cliffie! 

That is a truly evil cliffhanger. Evil, I say! I hope you update soon. It would be truly evil to let him die now.

I'm dying here... need more chapters.... ~pLeaSE~...I love this series... it is a series... right? or maybe a duo..? Dosn't matter as I love this no matter what... Well I wont like it if you stop of cause. =DAny way, just wanted to say that you are doing a wonderful job with this!

Things do seem to be getting more difficult for Severus. Hopefully, something happens soon that will help take the burden off of him. I don't think he'll last much longer the way things are going.

I just love reading your take on the tightrope Severus walks every day at the school, trying to help without being seen as actually trying to help.  These are the bits I was so looking forward to this sequel for, and you're dishing them out in spades!  It's also good to see Draco finally coming of age in an emotional sense, and thinking of Jocelyn's welfare (and his parents') before his own.I also loved how Severus sent the two dumbest Slytherins he had to "keep an eye on" Terry Boot, knowing that the DA students would easily get the drop on them.  There's probably Slytherin first-years that could outperform Crabbe and Goyle!  Glad the next chapter is already in queue--I am bouncing in restless anticipation...

How much is going on! It's brilliant, poor Severus doing all this on his own, but i think he is playing the part well and this will help him survive.

So much! Draco, Neville, Jocelyn, Hermione. Oh my goodness. Wow, this chapter had a lot of movement, great. First off, I love Draco! At least how you have portrayed him. It's perfect. He's finally growing up. And I know Severus can count on him when the time is right. I am amazed at how friendless Severus felt at the beginning of this story and now he has all these allies. Beautiful relationships between your characters.I think Neville is on Snape's side too, he just doesn't realize it. But he knows that Snape is playing easy with him.Jocelyn is so sweet. I am intrigued to see what role she plays later in this story. I still haven't figured that out. Except maybe another reason for him to fight to live. He loves her and she relies on him. And now I do wonder if she really is a Malfoy.I am so mad at Dumbledore! Why does he keep admonishing Snape because Hooch figured it out? He was just as much at fault. She knew Dumbledore and Snape's relationship, and she put the pieces together.The Carrows are the two dumbest people I've ever seen. I cannot believe that they have enough brains to even follow Voldemort. What utter wastes of human beings. Not just because of their values and standards, but because they are inept. If I were Snape I would have petitioned to the Dark Lord asking him the pleasure of disposing of those two. They cannot be good enough to fight in a battle, and they whine and moan and complain. They are thicker than Crabbe and Goyle.Anyway, another zinger! I'm looking forward to more. I'm glad you have lots planned for this story. It's my fix.

Oh very nice, quick update, I like. Loved this chapter even more because of the Severus/Hogwarts setting - the glimpses into life at Hogwarts and how Severus deals with it is one of my favourite things in this story. It's so interesting to see flashes in Severus' mind on how best to strategise on keeping order at Hogwarts and the wry humour that goes with it (eg. when Severus decided that Malfoy didn't deserve the beating he would get if he was sent to tail Neville). Loved Neville's bellowing to the hall about Harry and the dragon, and loved Severus' sarcastic thought that the story was 'Gryffindor enough to actually be true! I see Hooch made herself a bit useful here in restraining Minerva from hexing Severus! And Severus' worry that he was showing too much - it's a very real thought that the reader can see Severus having in his situation - he is both trying to keep order and holding back just enough to fool everyone, which is quite an amazing feat if you think about it. (Surely more people should have realised which side he was on!) And that is precisely what's so wonderful about your writing - the emotion feels so true to reality.

I reckon you paint scenes very well too - when you wrote about how Severus chased after Neville, I could just see the scene happening like a picture in slow motion.

Dangerous ground indeed.Great chapter. I really enjoy your version of events from Severus' POV.

You are filling in  the gaps beautifully! :)

Wow, now we're getting somewhere! I love how the story picks up in speed and angst at this point. Severus is treading a fine line, he's a master at it - but it is such a tough job! I really feel for him. Jocelyn, next to Hermione, somehow reflects best all that is good, important and sacred to him. I DO hope there will be a reunion, even though it seems unlikely at this point...SOOOO anxious for the next chapter!!!

Wow, so much going on!  Poor Severus is running willy nilly to keep order.  Too bad he has to do it alone.  At least Hooch knows what's up.  I have confidence in you that all will be well with Severus once the war is over. 

I'm so glad that Severus got Jocelyn out of there.  I really like your Draco.  He would make a good big brother.  I do fear that too many people are seeing the sofer side of Severus.  Luckily, the Carrows don't seem terribly intelligent, so they may be the last to notice.  And poor, poor Severus.  How difficult it must be to keep up appearances.  To be such a strong supporter on both sides, and keep everyone fooled.  You are following cannon quite nicely, but I hope he gets a reprieve at the end of this tale. *dreaming of happy ending*

Now we're getting close to the part I've been dreading---Voldemort's summoning of Severus to the Shrieking Shack, and their "discussion" over the Elder Wand.I do SO hope you believe in Happy Endings as much as I do!Still reading faithfully...

Wonderful as usual!

Love the update. I do hope Hermione comes to realise that Severus does actually desire her soon because poor Ron will be heartbroken.

I still love the dragon ride the best.  Wonderful chapter.

Another lovely chapter, though this one felt very transitional.  We're getting close to the Final Battle!  I really liked the Ron-Hermione moment with the chess - probably helps keep spirits up knowing you've got a spy on your side.  And Hermione seems to be getting very close to Ron suddenly - she seems to have managed to convince herself that Snape doesn't see her that way and I'm wondering whether the newfound thing with Ron is genuine or Hermione subconsciously trying to not think about Snape?  I can see this one being some huge dilemma at the end especially with the memories of Lily and the kiss with Ron still to come, assuming you're putting all that in of course. 

Very good!! I love this so much!!

I'm feeling just like Hermione, things are drawing to a close way too fast. I want you to drag out this story as long as possible because I love it so.But the anxiety is killing me too! This is Snape's last night alive...unless you have him live. And they didn't get to spend very much time together while she went "running". But I'm wondering about Ron too. He's catching on and will he help when the time is right? And how does Hermione feel about him compared to Snape? Oh, so many questions and so little time! The story is at the climax! *screams in utter frustration (in a good way)*Seriously looking forward to more!

Well, there was a lot to like here.  First, regardless of the nature of the relationship between Severus and Hermione, he cares about her and she knows it.  It is providing her strength and that is exactly what is needed at this point in time.  I hope he gets the same from her.Second, I love Ron.  And, I love Severus.  I always hate to see either of them painted in a bad light, and your story does justice to both of them.  The chess scene was nice.Third, I really like that you just glossed over the scene at Gringotts.  I think it is a great part in canon, and I am not criticizing any author who decides to include detailed sections of canon in their stories.  I do, however, think that anyone who is reading fanfic surely has read the books a time or ten.  It wasn't necessary and I am glad you thought so.As always, looking forward to more!

Ohh, this is getting exciting. Harry is figuring out how to use Legilimency on Voldemort. Hopefully, they won't have too many problems getting to Hogwarts. Especially with Hermione and Severus being as close as they are.

Getting closer... Too bad she didn't figure out what to do about Harry-crux. Maybe she'll come up with something, huh?