I've never read a story that redeems Salazar Slytherin, but I appreciate the effort.  One thing I've always resented about HP is that Rowling condemns the entire House of Slytherin as evil and conniving beyond redemption.  I think this is a most unrealistic take on humanity; no sane man is pure evil, and there was undoubtedly good in Salazar Slytherin.  I really like this version of the truth, because of course, that's all we, as readers of history, can ever have - versions of the truth, and never the truth itself.

i'm not sure if you're still working on this story, but I, for one, would be very interested in hearing the rest of this tale.

I can see that you have been writing this over quite a period......don't give up! This has so much potential to be one really great story, no matter that it's AU now. I am impressed at how easy to read it is...it flows effortlessly, which probably means that you've taken great pains over it! I am, along with countless others awaiting your next tidbit.....don't leave us starving too long.

Glad this wasn't abandoned!  I like the idea of a ghost Salazar helping Hermione.  May I make a request?  Please don't make this one of those Hermione-is-rude-to-Snape-a-lot-to-prove-she's-an-equal-and-Snape-just-sucks-it-up kind of story.  I always envision Hermione being unfailingly polite to a senior faculty member, even if she were annoyed.  While I'm at it, may I beg for a happy ending?  I'm a happy ending junkie and need a few after DH!  Will be awaiting the next installment -- and thanks for your work!

Ooh, I'm glad you've come back to finish this.  I had been wondering about it.  :D

hmm most enjoyable

AU or not I like where you are going.  Update asap!

Haha! Quite interesting! Now, I'm wondering about his painting. Does he use that to "spy" with? Anyway, good chapter. I like that Flitwick has helped him out. I can't wait for the exchange with Hermione.

I'm very glad Flitwick stood by Severus.  I suspect he has a painting of himself because it's the only painting he'd really trust in his own office.  Thanks for updating!

Ohhhhhh.  A portrait, wonder if he will be more or less willing to give up information than his real life counterpart.  I am really liking this story.

I do so love a writer that likes to write.  I am also intrigued as to what Snape will claim is the reason that he saved her life.  Will he say that he did it because it was the right thing to do.  Or perhaps because he could not imagine a world without her kind of enthusiasm for learning.  Or maybe, just maybe, because he could not imagine living in a world that she was no longer a part of.  --  B

Ok, I am in.  Write more soon.  It sounds great.  --  B

I'm excited that she's getting to teach at Hogwarts. Finally, she'll be able to see what his reasoning was--eventually anyway. Good story. Thanks for posting.

Great start. I'm interested in the inferred ramifications of Hermione looking into Snape's eyes, and "falling into them". Here's hoping that you update frequently.

Lovely story.  Thank you for posting it.

I also wanted to point out though, that there is another story of the same name.  You might want to mention this one is different from that one, just so there is no confusion.

Great start. I like this so far and am quite interested in seeing where you are headed with it. Good job.

I'm sorry to see this was abandoned - it had great potential.  Thanks for letting people know your intentions, though, since it ends the hopeless waiting.  

So was she somehow able to see into his mind.  Hummm.  I look forward to finding out.  --  B

Hey, loving your story so far! Shame Snape's still the same old git, even after saving her life, I hope he changes a bit soon. I loved how you portrayed Hermione and Snape, they are very like what you would expect from JKR's books. Please update soon!

Well now....interesting...hmmmm.  Who could that have been inside her head?

I kept thinking I'd read this one before but now I'm not so sure.  Maybe it was that other story of the same title.  I've read so many now that I can't remember them all.  LOL.  Anyway, the story so far is very good and I am enjoying the involvement of Salazar Slytherin.