More Please...:(

I love the way Severus manages to lessen people's punishment all over the place!  Realistically I doubt it would be that easy, but its fun enough when somehow he gets away with it with the Death Eaters passing it off as him being the 'consummate Slytherin'!I really like Severus' snarky thoughts.  You throw them into the middle of a very serious scene (eg. 'Briefs, who knew?' and make me laugh entirely at odds with the entire tone of the scene around it).  It's also great seeing the pool scene from Ron and Severus' point of view - and I really liked that Severus grudgingly acknowledged that Ron was not as stupid as all that - I've always liked Ron and sometimes I reckon the Ron-bashing in the SS/HG ship particularly goes a bit overboard.  Ooh, and nice conclusion, with Severus seeing Hermione (kind of).  I'm not going to complain about Hermione not being awake for the meeting though!  Them not really meeting just adds to the dramatic tension, which I'm sure will pay off much better in the end!  Yes I am taking the long-term perspective HA!

What a great chapter, everything fits perfectly (and who cares for those two extra lines?) and I'm already anxiously waiting for the next chapter!

Well, he already knows about the Horcruxes, right? Loved your take on this. His going to the tent, unable to help himself. Unable to NOT stroke her hair. Too bad she didn't wake up.

I liked that he didn't wake her but what was he thinking?  Doesn't he know that we are desperate for some SS/HG interaction?  Still enjoying this very much!  Let that guilt encourage you to keep the chapters coming.

I liked the fact that he didn't wake her, made it so much more poignant! :)

that was a terrifying chapter.  thank heaven hermione had trained with severus.  love the way you integrate the two stories, or have i said that many times before? but, it's twoo!  it's twoo, it's twoo!  thanks muchly

Thank goodness the necklace is in her bag. No need to bring trouble and wear the stupid thing. I am looking forward to Severus POV and hopefully a speedy update?

the Arithmantic probabilities of doing nothing sunk so low that going to Godric’s Hollow proved a safer option  You know things are bad when you've hit that level!  Especially after what happened to them when they did go...  On the other hand, it gave Hermione some valuable insights about Harry and his nature as a hidden Horcrux.  Probably also why the locket was attempting to fuse itself onto him; it recognized him as another part of the soul and the two parts were trying to reintegrate.  One can only imagine what might have happened to Harry's mind if that had succeeded...Liked your mention of the "radiator hiss" to explain what never really made much sense to me in DH--if "Bathilda" was actually speaking in Parseltongue to Harry the whole time and he never realized it, surely Hermione would have noticed the old lady sounding like a leaky balloon? 

As usual, I await the next chapter fidgeting impatiently... I'm looking forward to seeing how Severus manages to deliver Gryffindor's Sword and anonymously chivvy Ron back into the fold simultaneously!

What a great chapter! Loved it and am looking forward to the next one!! That's going to be interesting!

So now she knows.  That makes it far harder for her.  Great chapter, as always! :)

I always wondered why Hermione didn't react in canon to what MUST have been the hiss of 'Bathilda's' "Come!" spoken to Harry (in Parseltongue of course).  Translating this as her hearing "the hiss of the radiator in the next room" made that incident finally make sense for me.And I'm still chuckling over "Sweet Salazar's Hufflepuff lovechild!" from the last chapter.The Shell Cottage / Fidelius Charm is a minor gnatbite--don't let it bother you.And looking very much forward to the next chapter--and any and all "special deliveries" that Severus might bring to the various members of the trio!

''Special delivery'' oohh I guess what it is. As for the minor mistake of Shell Cottage, I didn't notice and the only way I would have, would have  been to read that particular part of the book again.

Very exciting chapter.  I suspect the sword will make an appearance in the next chapter, judging by the title.

Don't worry, I checked with my good mate JKR and she actually wrote a scene where there was a fidelius charm on Shell Cottage for a short period after Ron arrived in case he'd been followed.  She also says Snape can't read maps, so he was probably in the wrong place anyway.  So you're fine!I'm guessing the Weasley's have given the ministry some sort of assurance that they're on their best behaviour - at this point Ron's meant to be in bed with diplomatic spattergoit *ghoul waves hello*.  And doesn't Fleur have a job?  Thought she was working at Gingott's.  Anyhoo, one quarter Veela, Triwizard champion and a pain in the arse - would you take her on?!?!?!?

Poor Hermione, she has so much to deal with. I would cry every day if i were in her position, not knowing what to do, and the numbers looking so bleak. I hope she has enough of the antivenom to use on Snape. Or he has some on his person and she can give it to him before he dies.Maybe I'm just stupid, but I cannot, for the life of me, figure out what you mean by "special delivery." So I look forward to being surprised.You do a great job, even if you make silly mistakes like Shell Cottage (which I didn't even notice.) Thanks for making a bright spot in my day with your update. 

Ron really is maturing now. :)

This is wonderful, and I anxiously await the rest!

that was so how i pictured severus' first days as headmaster!  superbly written!   brava! bravisima!  mille  gracie! 

"The realisation that both of his masters were insane did, however, make it easier for Severus to act independently when given the chance"<-- Isn't that the truth...well said. Very clever, making it seem like Jocelyn is a Malfoy by blow.  I hope it works, Severus needs someone with him through this time.

Hermione having help to modify her parents memories makes more sense to me.  I readily accept the fact that she is extremely intelligent and could do it herself, but messing around with minds of other people, especially her parents, would make anyone nervous so having someone else there makes more sense to me. I wonder what Hermione was going to say to Snape and what the piece of metal was.  Guess I better keep reading to find out.

I'm glad you included Snape's impression of the kiss with Hermione, it was nice to see there.  Snape really is a man of his word, saving Draco from Voldemort even after being released from his Unbreakable Vow.  Shows what type of man he really is."my master told me to; I got the impression that the Dark Lord was pleased.”<-- I love this line, refers to both his masters, even if Draco doesn't realize it.

Ohhhhh Lucius adopted Miss Smith. I should have figured that out from the chapter. Duh. Talk about hiding her in plain sight! What a gutsy thing for Snape to have done. I hope Hermione will get a chance to work on her arthmancy calculations whilst on the run. Can you get them a house elf so they dont starve on their camping adventure please? Once again I am sickned by the lack of faith in Severus by his coworkers. Does Poppy suspect or is she just be neutral? I hope they figure it out.

Kingsley and Harry? Now thats a rare pair I havent read ANY of! I liked the back story of Kingsley and his kitchen. I would mind Kingsley playing a helping hand to the trio in the future. He seems like a good egg.

I had hoped that Charity Burbage would survive your retelling of DH. No happy ending for you Ms. Burbage! Okay so how is Viktor going to get all the muggleborns out of Britian or Scotland or wherever they are in the summer? Thats a lot of children to hide....The child beater tattoo is brilliant. Im thinking Jake will have it for life just because is that stupid. Thankfully Joycelyn is outta that hell hole of a home. I had hoped that Severus would some how adopt her. HEY do we know who Joycelynn's father is? I cant remember. Your Plurijuice is brilliant! 10 points to your house for thinking it up!!