I am enjoying the subtlety of this story.  How Snape has changed -- or has he?  I really liked the explaination that Hermione provided and that everyone else ignores -- this is the real Severus Snape.  I look forward to the continuation of this chapter with the brewing.  Thanks for posting, JoAnne

‘You know what, Hermione? A friendly Snape is even scarier than a scowling one,’ Neville said before taking a long draught from his cup of tea. Neville may be on to something there, but at the same time a nice change of pace.  ;)  Sounds about right that the ingredient that confuses everone is something so simple!  Can't wait to see what the brewing process dregs up!

Too funny on Teddy copying Severus' face.  Nice insight of Andromeda to realise this is as much about Severus healing himself as well as helping others.  Nice that someone's questioning why he's doing it instead of blindly accepting without helping him in return.Interesting that he's returning to Hermione to share his experience with her...

Oh the poor loonies stuck with old Mrs Black's portrait!  Why the Janus Thickey Ward?  Or is she now considered a "patient" there?  ;)Nice touch of her asking him to call her Hermione.

Good start, but it begs the question of what incentive does Draco gain for setting Severus on this path?

Interesting chapter and story.

Great! Loved it. A friendly Snape is scarier... that's hilarious. Thanks for a great installment.

Well I love a friendly Snape. And maybe spending time with Miss Granger will help him develop more than a potion for her... *wink*

A reason for them to spend lots of time together AND the possibility of helping the Longbottoms.  What a treat!  I liked Hermione's assessment of how Snape hasn't changed.  Another great chapter!

Yeah, he is a bit scarier like this! LOL

Poor Neville!

"A friendly Snape is even scarier than a scowling one"I've often thought that might be the case! The new Snape may not be eliminating Neville's boggart just yet. However, if that potion works, I'm sure Neville will be way too grateful to truly fear the man any longer!

Good chapter. I liked that we got some Hermione POV. :) Good use of the words, too.  xoxoox

I love the idea of a friendly Snape scaring the heck out of everyone.

Brewing together. Oooohhhh. Now it's getting personal ;)

I still love that last line!  Our whole story could turn upon it, if we chose.  Great job!

Friendly Snape is really, really, scary! :)

this chapter moves the story forward nicely.  i really like this idea of snape looking for redemption, but i like even more the insights of andromeda tonks, and seeing snape make space in his brain for a different way of seeing things.  :)

i liked this chapter a lot - nice humor while moving the plot forward.  what a relief to be rid of that portrait!  i'm very eager to see who else severus helps in his plan to make amends.  :D

I truly hope that Anromeda's words made him think - and overcome his guilt. Andromedy truly is a wise woman.I enjoyed seing Severus with Teddy a lot.

Woot!  Severus needs to start getting used to hugs...

Wonderful update, absolutely wonderful. I loved how Severus greated Neville, especially that "thorn in the side" comment. Very well done!

Hello. It's a bit odd to see a smiling, nice, pleasant Snape. I miss the snark.

that was really nice. i like Andromeda a lot.

Andromeda's advices are clever. He really should follow them, especially the part with a girl and children...