:D This was so nice! Love the connection you built between them (and nicely incorporating the unicorns as indicators, instead of bluntly or awkwardly broaching certain topics). 

Really enjoyed reading this over the last day or two, thanks for sharing!

Aweee!@!!

I really like what you have written so far and look forward to reading more. Thank you for writing  and I hope you muse us feeling prolific.

wow, what a scary possiblity!  faboo update.  thanks muchly

This chapter was a joy to read, and I savored each word.

I'm glad that Hermione broke up with Ron and that they will stay friends.  You handled that well, and I think Ron will be happier, too.  It's hard to be constantly disappointed when someone you care about is not responding the way you wish they would.  Yes, this is much better!

Hermione and Severus really made their feelings for each other quite obvious by the things they said and did.  When Hermione told Severus that she wanted to "become the next Hermione Snape" I cheered.  Then when Severus asked, “And to perform the appropriate function?” I just about jumped out of my chair.  And then came the lovely kisses!  Yay!

The Dark Magic that will be required to cure Hermione is a frightening thought, but if anyone can make it work it is Severus Snape and Lucius Malfoy

You've given us a wonderful chapter, and I thank you.  Keep up the great work!Beth

lovely.  thanks muchly

Now, you rest. I’ll keep the nightmares awayI am feeling emotional today because that last line of your had tears popping into my eyes. Its just so sweet of him to care for her sleep like that.

Im facinated by Narcissa's discussion of aurus. They sound so interesting. I hope NM doesnt feel the need to lie to HG after she takes a peak at her and Ron together! LOL

And it was a very good inspriation, Bambu's Saving a DE. ((nods)) I am glad to see Narcissa making an effort with HG. I think HG needs female friends to balance out the boys.

What an exhausting day. But the reward at the end was well worth all the hard work. Mmmm, hopefully they'll remain on that first name basis. LOL

I really like the way you've fleshed out Narcissa's character in this story... she's really quite a formidable witch. Dealing with men like Lucius and Draco, she would need to be. She's treated Hermione much like a daughter throughout this whole experience... I wonder what Harry and the Weasleys will think of how close Hermione has gotten to the Malfoys, and Narcissa in particular.And I wonder just what Narcissa saw when she observed Hermione and Ron's auras. Somehow, I doubt it was particularly flattering. I imagine Severus would be a much better match!

It is almost a shame that he has to wake up.

How delightful. I think it's so cool that she can communicate with Severus in her dreams. I just hope he loosens up when he wakes up so they can continue. I know it will be a shock to everyone else, but perhaps he can hold on to the way he feels with her in the dreams. She is good for him, but I'll bet he will be good for her as well. :)

excellent story so far!

That was quite sweet.  I hope they can make their relationship work after he wakes up.

Even though Severus warned Hermione about the manipulations of Slytherins, I think he truly cares for her and she for him.  I wonder what Narcissa saw of Ron's and Hermione's auras, and why she hasn't said anything.  Biding her time for the right moment, I suspect.I think it's great that the Ministry allowed the Malfoy men to go to the Manor to see how much damage had been done and to allow Narcissa to meet with the widows and wives to begin making arrangements for the funerals for their lost family members.I am worried about Hermione's lack of energy and her thinned aura.  Severus needs to get better so he can find a cure for the damages Hermione suffered because of the Unforgivable curses she endured.Oh yeah, I really liked that Severus kissed her so tenderly.  I'm glad that he is protecting her from her nightmares and that (after he kissed her) he said perhaps they could remain on a first name basis when he awakens.This is a lovely chapter.  Even with all the sadness of the funerals, it has lots of hope, as well.Beth

Ooooo!!! Kisses!  I love Kisses!!  Severus has to care for her.  If he didn't, he wouldn't bother guarding her from her nightmares.  Also, he must realize that there is a reason that she is his anchor; not Lucius or Draco or Minerva for that matter.  Stubborn man!  What's going on with Hermione's energy levels?   It doesn't sound good.  Great chapter.  :D

Lovely!

Each chapter is making me even more curious to read the next.

This was just perfection, WM.  All my questions about Hermione's and Ron's combined auras and Narcissa's manipulations were answered in the dream conversation.  He even seems attracted to Hermione, and she to him.  What will happen when he wakes up?  Hmm?

I think it is so romantic that Severus is visiting Hermione in her dreams.  Narcissa may be manipulating Hermione into a relationship with Severus, but, I don't think she means harm.

AU it is, then!  This is too good just the way it is to change a thing.I like the way you've written the characters, especially Severus, Hermione and Lucius.  An having Poppy being a Slytherin and Head Girl is a stroke of brilliance.

I can't wait for Hermione to start brewing the potions that will be needed... where will she find a Unicorn hair?  Perhaps when she is collecting the moss in the forest a Centaur will appear and she will be able to enlist their help.  Or maybe a Unicorn will be nearby and offer.

I'm looking forward to reading the entire story!

Beth

My favorite kind of Severus story.  HE LIVES!!!  Thank you.It's a very good beginning, and I'm off to the next chapter.Beth

But will she want to move on then? 

Glad to see Lucius having a hand in saving Severus.