Ah, and there I was, hoping Minerva could come differently into the play... ;o) (typical lament of a hopeful MM/SS-shipper *g*)
Intense and dense chapter, and oh so dark the path of his soul seems to be. How good to know it's a fanfiction over here, so I dare to have hope!

Author's Response: Sorry, Alcina.  I do love Minerva, but she'll play a supportive role in this one. 

Hope springs eternal with me, so there's definitely hope.

Oh yeah, you know how to feed my need for angst! Yum, delicious! Haha. This is just perfect honey, seriously, you're really tackling the issues of surviving DH. I really love Severus' thoughts, they're not only perfect for him and the situation but its also nice for me to read about people suffering from self depricating thoughts, since I do it myself. Anyways I'm rambling. Thanks for posting and I'm kinda anxious to see how you're going to introduce this speck of hope. Much Love Always ~ Karen

Evil, evil woman leaving us hanging like that.  Please update soon.

ah, yeah.  hella angst.  loves it.  normally i feel that stuff like this doenst go far enough, as if the author is afraid of taking emotions too far and being someone who throws tantrums  and holds a grudge for freaking ever, i always feel incomplete when authors do that, but THIS feels pretty damn perfect.  as i said before... more pleez.  :)

Author's Response: Wow, thanks!  I'm flattered.   I think Severus can really be dark about himself even.  Who wouldn't be with that past?

Come on now, give me a little more!  I'm so glad HErmione will be coming up quickly, and I can only hope the next chapter arrives quickly as well! *hint hint* Great job so far.

The poor man is suffering from depression.  The darkness he is subjecting himself to as a punishment isn't going to help that.  He needs a reason to break out of the prison he has placed himself in.  It's a harsh thing to say, but I'm glad that he is no longer clinging to the false feeling of love for Lily.  He deserves so much better.  Great chapter!  :D

He has so much sorrow and anger inside of him.  His words are so disheartening, and he is struggling with the ghosts of things he cannot change.  Sad.

I can understand why he is so upset.  He is suffering physically and mentally, he has been 'sentenced' to five more years of servitude, and he has to rely on others for assistance.  That would be enough for anyone to bear under normal circumstances.  He needs time to adjust.  Great beginning!  :D

I'm so glad Hermione and Severus told each other how they feel. It's about damned time. I think they'll figure out what to do with their relationship when heleaves. maybe he'll be allowed to stay with Hermione. I'm sure they wouldn't mind moving in together. Or perhaps they could get a place in Hogsmeade, that way Hermione could Apparate or walk back and forth.

Great update, totally worth the wait.  It was so good of Hermione to go to the Minister and make him see reason.  I hope Severus and Hermione work out a way to see each other after he leaves Hogwarts.

Good for Hermione!  It helps that she knew the law, and had the conviction of of her belief in Severus to be able to convince Kingsley to do the right thing by Severus.  And it must have taken a lot of courage for her to do this knowing that he might leave Hogwarts as soon as he could.  I'm so happy that finally they were able to tell each other how they felt and that Severus said he wanted to stay long enough for Minerva to be able to find a replacement for him.  This way he can work out just what he will do when he leaves Hogwarts, and they can figure out a way to be able to see each other often."She smiled at him before he took her mouth captive again, blissfully giving in to his every whim."  I gotta tell you, girl, that kiss was something special.  *sigh*  Now it's time for them to start working on "his every whim."Great chapter, m'dear!  Just wonderful.  Beth

Enjoyable so far.  Albus is a hoot even if it is only his portrait talking...

He is very hard on himself, he survived but is in so much pain.  Could he have survivor's guilt?

Why the supervision?  If you are pardoned or cleared then there should not be a punishment.  All well, I'm sure it's for the story's flow and content...

Love how she steamrolled Kingsley! Hermione for Minister, I say! :)

Finally!  He gets the girl and his freedom.  Life is good for Severus Snape!  Awesome chappie, Deb.

So happy they told each other how they felt, I hope they work things out so they can continue to see each other.

Oh, that was so beautiful!  A truly wonderful chapter  :-)

Oh yeah, this is angst-a-licious.  Exactly what this chickie needs right now.  Thanks for posting.  Much Love ~ Me.

yay!  a new story by my deb!  life is good!  great begining.  smoochies forever!                                 (me blowing smoochies)

You're off to a great start, DJ.  I can feel the anger, hear the sarcasm.  I hope your Hermione is up for a challange.

Want more please.

Oh, poor Severus, thinking that Hermione was marrying Ron.  He's right, she's too good for Ron  :-)Update soon!!

This looks quite promising!  I think Snape and an Auror teaching Defence is a brilliant combination, and I hope Severus will come around to see it.  He can be much more efficient demonstrating "in real life", and if that Auror is someone who was in the Order they're likely to be more permissive of him. :)

I can't wait to see where this is going! I love the set-up you've got here. Please update soon! Much Love ~ Me.