I couldn't believe Professor Slughorn took everything from the Potions classroom.  LOL!

Except for the sitting room, Severus' quarters were quite luxurious.  As Hermione put her clothes in the closet, I found myself wondering right along with her why there were only a few robes left in there.  When she opened the lower cabinet doors in the bath and found those phials clean and ready for use, along with another collection phials that had not yet been cleaned, it really hit home why he had surrounded himself with these very nice accoutrements.  It was all about healing his wounds so he could get up the next day and be ready to do it all again.  He really does deserve a second chance.

His library was a spectacular collection of every book Hermione would need if she was to be able to give him that second chance.  I'm glad she could dismantle his wards on the closed bookcase, and I'm sure it won't be much longer until she has her nose in those books and is planning out how to concoct a potion to bring him back to life.

Well done!Beth

I loved "Manifestation of Dreams," and I am so excited to be reading this new story.  The premise is intriguing, the pace is right, and already I am hooked! 

The sadness and loss everyone felt after the battle was enormous, but I was particularly taken by the care and tender mercy that Hermione showed to Severus.  The scene was just as I had pictured it in my mind so many times, and when she cleaned up the blood from his person as well as the floor, I felt that she was preparing his body for a worthy burial.  However, when she Transfigured that phial and collected the blood and venom from his wound I wanted to stand up and cheer. 

When she was talking to Dumbledore's portrait to request that she be allowed to go through the Potions master's belongings I began to see her ideas unfold.  I was very happy when Professor McGonagall told her it would be all right for her to do that, and granted her permission for Hermione to stay in Severus' old quarters.  At Snape's funeral when she quietly spoke to him telling him, "I’m so sorry, Professor. All I can say is that I’ll do my utmost to give you that second chance," I was delighted.

As usual, Ron can't (or won't) look beyond his own wants, and I was glad that Hermione ignored him when Severus' name was called and she stood to go do for Severus what no one else thought to do.  She has always seemed to march to the beat of a different drummer, and I'm looking forward to seeing where you take this story.

Beth

Why the disguise?  He knows her, she appeared in a closet.  There was no one else there.  Wouldn't Severus take the antidote from her?

Such a cruel stopping point. Hopefully your next update will be soon. I'm looking forward to see who you handle the relationship between the characters and any repercussions that Hermoine will have for her actions.

Great!  She found the antidote!  Will she get in trouble for changing the past?  And will Severus know it was her?  Too many questions unanswered.  Glad you started the next chappie already.

I wasn't thinking Time Turner.  Good job!

cool spin *no pun intended* on the situation. I cant wait to read more!xo

She has the antidote, now, all she has to do is persuade him to use it.  That's the tricky bit! :)

OK, no howlers, but you sure made me long for the next update. Brilliant cliffhanger:-)) Of course a brilliant update too.

Interesting, very interesting.

If he would just let his guard down he could be a wonderful companion and more to Hermione, I think he is a wonderful work in progress.

Oh, I can't wait until these two get together.

Wonderful update, I can't wait to see how Professor Snape and Hermione interact with each other, especially since they will be spending so much time together.    

I've just found this story and I've enjoyed so much to read all the chapters posted up to now. I like how friendship is slowly developing between Severus and Hermione and look forward to seeing where you'll take this next. Thank you :-)

Hurray for plot bunnies!  I liked their ease with each other, even with Severus being sharp at times.  Hopefully things will go well, and no 'treatments' of any kind will be necessary.  Somehow, I doubt it, though.

Oh boy, oh boy, oh boy! A new chapter! Intrigue! Danger! Oh, wait. Is hiding something from Minerva dangerous? Yeah,it is! Danger! Maybe even the beginnings of a little romance! Oh boy, oh boy, oh boy! ^_^

Oh my goodness poor Hermione, what would she have looked like after 15 years in azkaban.

I agree with Hermione dementors would have made it much worse.  I can't wait to see Hermione and Professor Snape working together.

I am loving this story, wonderful work.

This is getting exciting, she only just got to the past and she is already in trouble.  I can't wait to read more. 

Beautiful chapter, it really helped set the stage for what is to come.  I can't wait till she sets her plan in motion.

If anyone can give Professor Snape a second chance it's HermioneWonderful first chapter, I see so many possibilities.

She needs some TLC for a while.  I know just the person! :)

Good chapter, I'm glad shes free and at Hohwart's, at least there people can care for her.

Oh, I'm so glad she's back!  Poor thing.  I'm sure the next couple of weeks will be the hardest.