I feel I have to say something about this story, but I don't know how to put it. So I will just say that it made me sit up and take notice of something that happens every day - and always in the dark. Thank you for having the strength to write this story. I feel dirty and elated at having read it, so I can only imagine what it must have taken to put it to paper. LOL Kathryn

*shiver* poor Hermione and her traitorious body... the HORROR! anyway... on to the next one!

I have finally gotten around to reading the last chapter. I am glad Hermione was set 'free' in a sense. It is difficult to feel sorry (or anything) for Snape in this story. I am sure it was hard to write. OK, now I must go read some fluff.

Absolutly a wonderful illustration of the fact that rape is never about sex.  I hope Hermione gets hers.  I hope she hexes his bollocks into his rectum, and<i> then</i> uses a permanent sticking charm... but I digress.  The chapter before was disturbing, but this one explains why she can't tell anyone.  What would Minverva do... spit on him?  Big threat.  I'm sure our little know-it-all will come out on top.  Bruised and battered but hopefully not broken.  Great job, dearie!  This is a hard tale to tell, but you've done it really well.  GG

It's all about control.  I wonder whether Hermione can turn the tables on him and wrest the control away from him?  Brilliant writing as always.

This is the first bad-Snape story I have read post HBP. What a horrible thing to do to her! It's very well written though.

This chapter helped explain alot of the first and as I said before m'lady not your usual style but still brillant. I look forward to more of your talents.

I will probably be crucified for saying so, but this is one of the most erotic pieces of writing I have ever had the pleasure to read.  I would love to know Snape's motivation as well.

Well, I can't say I liked it, but it was captivating, and very well written.  I am interested in reading Snape's POV on this. 

Great story, dark and compelling.  I like that this chapter asks more questions than it answers, it compliments Hermione's questions as to how and why he can do this.  Am really looking forwards to the next chapter.

I would like Snape's POV - I'm quite confused as to what situation they're in. Is Hermione still a student? Or... It doesn't really make sense in that regard.

Not your normal style but still very well written and I admit I am curious as to why he is doing it.

not pleasant but well written. And I think I need Severus' point of view to understand what's going on.

Wow Southern_Witch! Great story...it left me wondering what was going to happen next...I'd love to see the story from Snape's point of view...I have always believed Snape has a dark side, what with his fascination with the Dark Arts and being a Death Eater.

I also think it takes a lot of courage to tell us about that. I would never have that courage.

When I was a child, I had a similar thing happen to me. It was and still is the worst memory of my life. Luckely, I was able to get help and didn't suffer alone. I know how horrible it can feel.

Betrayal upon betrayal, how totally cold.  I found Poppy's reaction such a shock.  I still think Hermione is very strong inside however many self doubts she may be having.  I hope she turns the tables of control on him.  Brilliantly written characterisations and gripping story line.

Ugh. This is so sad, Sun.

I'm glad you'll free Hermione from her ordeal although I wonder how you'll do it : will she stay with Snape finally accepting her situation or will she be rid of him ? How will the three women react to Snape's betrayal, when they find out they have been unknowingly working to help Voldemort ? I love this story however sordid it is. Can't say I feel indifference.

Well written again not my favorite subject but you do a wonderful job showing us a deeper side of everyone involved.

Wow - this was a compelling chapter. How terribly sad that Hermione has no support in her awful situation, and that Poppy's comments would make her second guess whether it is her fault or not.  Unfortunately, it is a all-too-common occurrence in real-life as well, that all too many of us have encountered in one way, or another. 

Thank You for writing this story. I lived Hermione's life when I was young. I pretended to be asleep just to avoid the humiliation. I have never told anyone about my night visits and reading this forced me to face those memories in ways I probably should have a long time ago. I also want to tell you that I have read several of your stories and have enjoyed them all very much. I may not review each one but I thought you should know.

That was a difficult read, I almost wish that Harry had continued to read.  I wonder how a post war Harry, Hermione's partner would have dealt with the truth.  I'd like to think I would have fought back, but no one really knows, and maybe it takes more strngth just to lie there.  Did Poppy have some version of stolkholme syndrome (in love with one's captor) or just a thing for death eaters? Keep writing.Janet

While this isn't a happy story by any means, it's well-written and (IMHO) realistic. Good job, SW!

This was lovely, Southern. I'm not much of a darkfic type but I really liked how slow and sad it was, and the first person perspective was done really well. I also understand where it stems from, having had a very similar experience from the one you mentioned, and I've never talked to anyone about it. Reading this healed it somewhat. Well done.